Ware Memorial Care Center in Amarillo, TX

Ware Memorial Care Center is a memory care community in Amarillo, TX.

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400 West 14Th Street Bldg A, Amarillo, TX 79101

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Ware Memorial Care Center

Pros

  • pro The staff are caring, compassionate, and very attentive.
  • pro The facility is a very good place, clean and organized.
  • pro It emphasizes cleanliness and attention to detail in care, with private rooms and personal attention available.
  • pro The staff are incredibly kind and genuinely concerned for residents' care and comfort.
  • pro Ware Memorial Care Center is regarded as the top choice by families evaluating several nursing homes.

Cons

  • pro The staff are not very considerate.
  • pro They do not know how to answer all questions.

Review

Ware Memorial Care Center in Amarillo is best suited for families seeking a clean, well-organized long-term care setting where residents receive personal attention and privacy matters. The reviews consistently highlight a culture of care delivered by a staff that is attentive, compassionate, and genuinely focused on comfort and daily routines. The facility earns high marks for cleanliness and for offering private rooms, which many families interpret as a meaningful signal of individualized, respectful treatment. For seniors who value a calm, home-like atmosphere with visible attention to detail and daily living quality, this community presents a compelling combination of atmosphere and care.

Those considering alternatives should especially note a few caveats. While several reviewers praise the staff’s warmth and concern, one account points to gaps in responsiveness and the ability to answer questions. That tension, highly kind staff in many moments, tempered by inconsistent availability or communication in others, means families who prioritize fully satisfying every inquiry and receiving rapid, thorough answers may want to compare with others in the area. In short, if total assurance through proactive communication and consistent staff responsiveness is non-negotiable, it pays to visit competitors and vet how questions are handled in the initial weeks of care.

The core strengths of Ware Memorial Care Center lie in its tangible environment and the human touch. Cleanliness and organization are repeatedly cited as standout attributes, creating a sense of reliability from first impressions. The private room option is not just a feature but a signal of individualized attention, residents can maintain a personal space that supports dignity and routine. When the care team demonstrates genuine concern for comfort and security, that personal attention translates into steadier days for residents who may be adjusting to new routines or medical needs. These factors collectively help offset the inevitable stresses of transition to a care setting.

Engagement and activity opportunities also matter here. Reviews mention enjoyable, personal interaction through activities such as light games and arts-based programs, suggesting a capacity to support social connectedness without sacrificing privacy or quiet times. A well-curated activity slate matters because it meaningfully reduces isolation and preserves a sense of purpose. The combination of organized operations and accessible activities provides a practical balance: residents stay mentally and socially engaged, while caregivers focus on individualized care plans. For families weighing daily quality of life, these elements are meaningful, and they can tilt the balance toward Ware Memorial when competing options feel less structured.

From a decision-making standpoint, the prudent path is to verify two things during a tour: first, whether staff consistently demonstrate the same level of attentiveness and responsiveness across shifts, and second, whether the care team can answer questions comprehensively or commit to follow-up timelines. Prospective residents should also scrutinize the private-room experience, its availability, cost, and how daily routines (mobility assistance, meals, and meds) are managed in that space. If these are aligned with family expectations, Ware Memorial offers a solid fit. If not, explore facilities that emphasize more predictable communication processes and a track record of immediate problem-solving.

In conclusion, Ware Memorial Care Center represents a strong option for families that prize cleanliness, privacy, and a caring, attentive staff. Its strengths, organized operations, private rooms, and opportunities for social engagement, often outweigh the occasional gaps in communication noted by a reviewer. For families that require unwavering, on-the-spot clarity from every staff interaction, or that demand a consistently assertive care-management posture, alternatives may provide a more uniformly responsive experience. Overall, the community earns a confident recommendation for those who value dignity-driven care delivered in a clean, orderly, and personally attentive environment.

Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Austin-Bergstrom International (7 miles away) Austin-Bergstrom International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Ware Memorial Care Center is an exceptional assisted living community located in Amarillo, TX. With a focus on Memory Care and Skilled Nursing services, we provide top-quality care for our residents in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Our community offers a wide range of amenities that cater to the needs and preferences of our residents. We have a beauty salon where residents can pamper themselves, as well as cable or satellite TV for their entertainment. Our community-operated transportation ensures that residents can easily access the surrounding area, including nearby doctors' appointments.

We also provide various spaces for relaxation and socialization, including a computer center, gaming room, small library, and outdoor garden. Residents can enjoy delicious meals in our dining room with restaurant-style dining or prepare their own meals in the fully furnished kitchenette. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure that our residents enjoy a clean and organized living space.

At Ware Memorial Care Center, we prioritize the wellbeing of our residents. Our wellness center and fitness room offer opportunities for physical activity and well-being programs. Additionally, we have 24-hour call systems and supervision to ensure the safety of all residents. Assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers is readily available.

Our dedicated staff provides medication management and special dietary restrictions tailored to each resident's needs. We also offer mental wellness programs to support the emotional health of our residents.

Residents can participate in various activities such as fitness programs, planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities organized by our caring staff members.

Furthermore, our community is conveniently located near numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals.

Overall, Ware Memorial Care Center is committed to providing compassionate care while maintaining a vibrant and engaging environment for all residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Cloak Room (0.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • Scholz Garten (0.4 miles)
  • Qi Austin (0.7 miles)
  • Oilcan (0.8 miles)
  • Rain (0.8 miles)

Parks

  • Waterloo Park (0.5 miles)
  • Pease District Park (0.6 miles)
  • Auditorium Shores at Lady Bird Lake (1.1 miles)
  • Zilker Metropolitan Park (1.8 miles)
  • Mueller Lake Park (2.6 miles)
  • Mary Elizabeth Branch Park (2.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Emergency Room - Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (0.6 miles)
  • Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas (2.9 miles)
  • Strictly Pediatrics Subspecialty Center (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • 38th Street Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Tarrytown Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Peoples Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Merit Coffee (0.8 miles)
  • Better Half Coffee & Cocktails (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Lazarus Brewing (1.7 miles)
  • Fleet Coffee (2 miles)
  • Houndstooth Coffee (2 miles)
  • Greater Goods Coffee Roasters (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Community Care (0.9 miles)
  • St. David's Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • Austin Retina Associates - Main (1.9 miles)
  • Dell Children’s Dermatology (2.9 miles)
  • Swish Dental - Mueller Family (3.1 miles)
  • Texan Eye - Main South (3.3 miles)
  • Kind Clinic (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (1.9 miles)
  • AMC Barton Creek Square 14 (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Faith United Methodist Church (3.1 miles)
  • Cameron Road Church of Christ (3.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Highland Metrorail Station (3.9 miles)

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