Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center

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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 2.9 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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