Nursing home / skilled nursing
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Amarillo, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 Kirkland Dr |
| City | Amarillo |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 79106 |
| County | Potter |
| Phone | 806-355-8281 |
| Website | https://www.kirklandcare.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 675336 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 98 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | June 3, 1994 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, in-house occupational therapy, in-house physical therapy, respite care, medication management, personal care |
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center is in 1601 Kirkland Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106. Phone: 806-355-8281. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 3, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 104.250; 2 federal fines totaling $16810.00; total nursing staff turnover 50.0%.
Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation in Amarillo provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with its own in-house therapy team, so residents work with full-time occupational and physical therapists who know them. The center also offers respite care, personal care, medication management, and companionship. Resident life includes outings arranged with the activities team and regular visits from local church groups.
More about this provider
| Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation in Amarillo provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with an in-house, full-time occupational and physical therapy team, plus respite care, medication management, and an active resident life with outings and church group visits. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The site's blog describes an in-house, full-time occupational therapy and physical therapy team (not outside contractors), respite care, personal care, medication management, and companionship. Resident activities include outings coordinated by the activities team and visits from local church groups. |
| Website | https://www.kirklandcare.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.55 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.03 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 40 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 104.250 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 297 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 40 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 297 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-08-26 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 18 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 13 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.21646 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 0.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.86259 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.0 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.69159 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.24342 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.78910 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.62583 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.78462 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 2 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 16810.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 883 |
| Chain Name | SKYBLUE HEALTHCARE |
| Legal Business Name | STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.1 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.4 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 12 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 2.3 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.4 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 55.5 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Potter County
- Amarillo Center For Skilled Care — Amarillo
- Amarillo Medical Lodge — Amarillo
- Five Points Nursing And Rehabilitation — Amarillo
Common questions about Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center
Where is Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center located?
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center is at 1601 Kirkland Dr, Amarillo, Texas 79106.
What care and services does Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center offer?
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, in-house occupational therapy, in-house physical therapy, respite care, medication management.
Is Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center?
Call Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center at 806-355-8281.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.