Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated May 01, 2026

Nursing Homes in Amarillo, TX

All 18 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

18
Licensed Facilities
60
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Amarillo, TX

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 18 licensed nursing homes in Amarillo, TX. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 60/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated May 01, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Amarillo is HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER, with a Clarity Score of 68/100. Other top-ranked facilities include LANDMARK OF AMARILLO REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE, AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 1 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Amarillo, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated May 01, 2026
18
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
60/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
1
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Amarillo, TX

18 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 18 licensed nursing homes in Amarillo, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Amarillo, TX?
There are 18 licensed nursing homes in Amarillo, TX according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated May 01, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Amarillo, TX?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, HERITAGE CONVALESCENT CENTER has the highest Clarity Score (68/100) among nursing homes in Amarillo, TX. Other top-ranked facilities include LANDMARK OF AMARILLO REHABILITATION AND NURSING CE, AMARILLO MEDICAL LODGE. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Amarillo?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Amarillo, TX is 60/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Amarillo accept Medicare?
0 of the 18 nursing homes in Amarillo, TX are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Amarillo with serious violations?
1 nursing homes in Amarillo, TX have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.