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Amarillo Center For Skilled Care

Amarillo Center For Skilled Care is a nursing home community in Amarillo, TX.

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  • Interior

    A cozy and elegantly designed living room featuring comfortable seating, soft curtains, and a stylish chandelier.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room setup featuring two chairs, a wooden table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Building

    A modern building with landscaped surroundings and prominent columns.
  • Architecture

    A peaceful evening view of a beautifully designed building surrounded by lush plants.
  • Windows

    A well-organized hospital room featuring a patient bed with blue bedding, a chair, and wooden furniture.
  • Dining

    A spacious dining room with a long table and elegant chairs, decorated with framed artwork on the wall.
  • Landscaping

    A landscaped garden featuring vibrant flowers and shrubs, bordered with mulch.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit reception area with a stone front desk and elegant design.
  • Entrance

    A welcoming entrance to a beautifully designed building with lush landscaping under a clear blue sky.
  • Outdoor

    A beautifully lit residential building during sunset.
  • Lobby

    A modern reception area featuring a stone counter and an organized workspace.
  • Exterior

    A serene view of a residential building with a well-kept lawn and clear blue sky.
  • Healthcare

    Signage for the Amarillo Center for Skilled Care, located at 6641.

6641 West Amarillo Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106

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

4 from 103 reviews
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Overall Review of Amarillo Center For Skilled Care

common 15 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facility

Residents and families repeatedly describe the building as clean and well maintained.

Multiple reviewers mention spotless halls and rooms, and a facility that feels clean and bright rather than stale. Several also point out details like the newer-feeling environment and the absence of a strong “nursing home” smell. A number of experiences include clean dining spaces and housekeeping that keeps the place welcoming during visits.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy help people progress

Therapy is a frequent reason families recommend this skilled nursing center.

Reviews commonly highlight rehabilitation progress, with people describing stronger mobility and well-structured therapy sessions. Several say therapy teams are hands-on, push residents to work toward goals, and stay engaged with patients day to day. Families also mention therapy departments that plan individualized treatment and support recovery from surgery or returning home after rehab.

common 18 reviews mention this

Compassionate staff is a recurring theme

Across nursing and therapy, many reviewers describe staff as caring and responsive.

A strong share of reviews praise caregivers, nurses, and therapists for treating residents with kindness and respect, and for making residents and families feel supported. Some describe staff who communicate well with families, answer questions, and help residents feel safe. A few reviewers also credit specific staff members and departments for warmth, professionalism, and going above typical expectations.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Call lights and phone access issues

Some residents and families report delayed help when they use call lights or try calling the facility.

Several negative reviews describe call lights going unanswered for long stretches, with residents waiting for assistance or staff not showing up when expected. Other reviews mention difficulty reaching the facility by phone, including repeated rings before anyone answers. Taken together, the complaints suggest that responsiveness may vary by time of day or staffing coverage.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care can be inconsistent

Some reviews describe serious lapses in day-to-day care and follow-through.

While many reviewers praise care, a smaller set describes harmful outcomes and missed basics, including pressure injury concerns, medication problems, and delayed or inadequate assistance. There are also reports of equipment not being managed correctly and residents not being checked on as expected. Some reviews point to understaffing, high turnover, or relying on temporary staff as factors that can affect consistency.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food is often a highlight

Food quality comes up often, with residents and families calling it a standout.

Multiple reviewers describe meals as enjoyable or “amazing,” and some mention staff serving in the dining area as part of the experience. Several also highlight variety and attention to preferences, including a dietary manager checking on likes and dislikes. This aligns with the community’s restaurant-style dining approach noted among its offerings.

  • A spacious dining room with a long table and elegant chairs, decorated with framed artwork on the wall.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 122 resident community capacity 122 resident community capacity

Types of 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

  • Amarillo International (12 miles away) Amarillo International (12 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Potter-Randall County Medical (0.4 miles)
  • Children's Healthcare Associates (0.4 miles)
  • Total Womens Care (0.4 miles)
  • Pedi Providers (0.4 miles)
  • Douglas Stephenson DO (0.5 miles)
  • Amarillo Cardiology (0.6 miles)
  • Thomas, Teresa P, Md - Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic Pa (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Medi Park (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • THOMAS E CREEK VA MEDICAL Center (0.4 miles)
  • Amarillo VA Health Care System (0.5 miles)
  • B C S-Med Center League House (0.5 miles)
  • Veterans Health Administration (0.6 miles)
  • Northwest Texas Rehabilitation Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Plum Creek Healthcare Center (1.5 miles)
  • Children's Hospital (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (0.6 miles)
  • Girasol Cafe & Bakery (1.4 miles)
  • Palace Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • Brent's Cafe (1.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hud's (0.6 miles)
  • Donut Stop (0.7 miles)
  • Taco Villa (1 miles)
  • Chicken Express (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
  • Bagel Place (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Panhandle Nuclear Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Signa Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Remedies Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • United Supermarkets Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal UA Amarillo Star IMAX & RPX (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Church (1.5 miles)

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