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Amarillo Medical Lodge

9 Medical Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106 · (806) 352-2731 · 102 certified beds

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 5/5; median among 1,165 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 342 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 6 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,057,363 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.2/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.14 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 2.73.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 12 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-03-12Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted EHealthcorrected 2026-03-13
2026-03-12Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-13
2026-03-12Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-13
2026-03-12Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2026-03-13
2025-01-09Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-10
2025-01-09Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-10
2025-01-09Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-10
2024-05-07Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-05-08
2023-12-06Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-07
2023-12-06Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-07
2023-12-06Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2023-12-07
2023-08-03Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-08-18

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
BOOKER HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization100%since 12/01/2023
CANTRELL, CHRISTOPHERManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2023
RANKIN, RONManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2020
BURNAM, SOONCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2023
HOOVER, SHAWNCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2023
KEETCH, CHADCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2011
ROWLETT CREEK HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2023
CANTRELL, CHRISTOPHEROperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2023
RANKIN, RONOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/01/2020

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Amarillo Medical Lodge — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 675282), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/amarillo-medical-lodge-amarillo-tx/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 675282. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.