WINDFLOWER HEALTH CENTER – AMARILLO, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Windflower Health Center

5500 SW 9TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 352-7244
120 beds
All Amarillo facilities
3.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
69.9
Score /100
#8347
National Rank

#8347
of 14703 facilities
National
43.2% position
#597
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#7
of 9 in Potter
County Rank
#10
of 12 in Amarillo
City Rank
#3
of 5 in ZIP 79106
ZIP Rank






About Windflower Health CenterWindflower Health Center is located at 5500 Sw 9Th Ave, Amarillo, TX, reachable at (806) 352-7244. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 72 residents per day. It is part of the Lifespace Communities network (16 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2002-02-21. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Windflower Health Center

Address

5500 Sw 9Th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 120 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 10 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
69.9
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8347 of 14703 nationally – #597 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Windflower Health Center offers a mid-range care option in Amarillo, TX. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWindflower Health Center currently provides 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 39 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have increased from 14 min/day (2022) to 39 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.1%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 48 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 2 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 7 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours39 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 13 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $4,922. 7 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $4922.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 59.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,347
of 14,703
National
Bottom 43%
#597
TX State
Bottom 49% in TX
#7
of 9
️ Potter County
#7 of 9
#10
of 12
️ Amarillo
#10 of 12
#3
of 5
ZIP 79106
#3 of 5

Nationally, Windflower Health Center ranks 8347th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 597th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Amarillo, it ranks 10th out of 12 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,295 nationally and RN hours rank #5,906 nationally (#130 in TX).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 3.46 #8,164 / 14,703 #387 / 1,177 Below average
2023 3.44 #8,380 / 14,703 #394 / 1,177 Below average
2024 3.54 #7,849 / 14,703 #268 / 1,177 Below average
2025 3.82 #5,909 / 14,703 #166 / 1,177 Above average
2026 3.80 #6,295 / 14,703 #165 / 1,177 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 0.24 #13,243 / 14,703 #870 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023 0.50 #8,216 / 14,703 #187 / 1,177 Below average
2024 0.58 #6,470 / 14,703 #107 / 1,177 Above average
2025 0.68 #5,033 / 14,703 #100 / 1,177 Above average
2026 0.64 #5,906 / 14,703 #130 / 1,177 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Windflower Health Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2002-02-21. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (806) 352-7244 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Windflower Health Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.9/100, placing it #8347 of 14703 facilities nationally and #597 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Windflower Health Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 39 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 7 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 2 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 13 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 54.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $4,922. 7 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $4,922, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 59.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Windflower Health Center ranks 8347th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 597th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Amarillo, it ranks 10th out of 12 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,295 nationally and RN hours rank #5,906 nationally (#130 in TX). Our composite quality score of 69.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Amarillo, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/amarillo/

Contact and Location

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Address

5500 SW 9TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79106
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Legal Name

HEMPHILL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 120
Average Residents / Day 72 (60% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Potter County, TX
City Amarillo, TX
ZIP Code 79106
Approved Since February 21, 2002
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 675904
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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