Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
1601 Kirkland Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Amarillo, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (15.4%) is above the Texas average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Amarillo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.4% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4% (63% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the Texas average of 4.0% (57% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Amarillo.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.4% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 51% occupancy across 98 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Amarillo
Amarillo sits in Potter County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,871 (12.6%)
- Median age
- 34.1 years
- Median household income
- $43,652
- Median home value
- $97,000
Demographics for Potter County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Amarillo.
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