Ware Memorial Care Center

    1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.6ยท12 reviews

    Compassionate staff, clean, fun activities

    I'm very impressed with the compassionate, attentive staff and warm, friendly atmosphere - the receptionist and nurses are professional and caring. The building is beautiful and clean with top-notch private rooms, strong family communication, and fun activities like Wii bowling and arts & crafts that make visits enjoyable. Overall I'm very pleased and would gladly recommend this as a top choice for senior care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.58ยท(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Caring and kind staff
    • Attentive, personalized care
    • Clean facilities
    • Private room availability
    • Engaging activities (Wii bowling, arts and crafts)
    • Overall positive recommendation ('Ware top choice')

    Cons

    • Some staff are not considerate
    • Staff sometimes unable to answer all questions
    • Inconsistency in staff responsiveness or knowledge

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment from the reviews is positive, with several consistent compliments about the quality of care and the environment. Reviewers use phrases such as "very good," "Ware top choice," and repeatedly highlight staff who are "kind" and "caring." Multiple comments emphasize attention to residents' care and comfort, suggesting a strong focus on meeting individual needs. Cleanliness is singled out as a strength, and the availability of private rooms and personal attention are noted as important positive aspects of the facility.

    Care quality emerges as a central strength. Reviewers point to attentive, personalized care and an evident concern for residents' comfort. The repetition of terms like "care attention" and "personal attention" indicates that many reviewers experienced hands-on support, and that staff made efforts to address residents' needs in a way that felt individualized rather than generic.

    Staffing receives mixed but largely favorable remarks. On the positive side, the staff are described as kind and caring, which contributes strongly to the overall positive recommendation. However, there are notable concerns about consistency: some reviewers reported that staff were "not very considerate," and others mentioned that staff were "unable to answer all questions." Together these remarks indicate variability in staff behavior and in the ability to provide information or reassurance. The pattern suggests that while many staff deliver compassionate care, there are occasional lapses in bedside manner or communication and gaps in staff knowledge or training.

    Facility and living environment comments are concise but positive. Cleanliness is repeatedly noted, and the option of a private room is highlighted as a valued feature. These points support an image of a well-maintained facility that offers a comfortable, private living situation for residents.

    Activities and resident engagement appear to be present and appreciated. Specific programs mentioned include Wii bowling and arts and crafts; these items signal that the facility provides recreational options that can promote socialization and cognitive engagement. While the reviews list only a couple of activities, their inclusion in the summaries suggests programming that complements the care environment.

    Management and communication-related themes are implied by the mixed staff feedback. The facility receives strong overall recommendations, yet the mention that staff "were unable to answer all questions" and that some were "not very considerate" points to potential areas for administrative attention: ensuring consistent training, improving information-sharing with families, and standardizing approaches to resident and family communication. These are inferences based on review content rather than explicit managerial criticism, but they reflect the main patterns evident in the summaries.

    In summary, reviews portray Ware Memorial Care Center as a well-kept facility with compassionate caregivers, attentive and personalized care, and meaningful activity options. The most consistent strengths are cleanliness, private-room availability, and staff who demonstrate concern for residents' comfort. The primary concerns center on inconsistencies in staff consideration and occasional inability of staff to answer questions, indicating variability in communication and knowledge. Taken together, the reviews show strong overall satisfaction with some identifiable, addressable areas for improvement related to staff consistency and information provision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Ware Memorial Care Center is located at 1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX, 79101.

    About Ware Memorial Care Center

    Ware Memorial Care Center sits in Amarillo, Texas, as part of the Park Central Community, which connects with other nearby communities like Talmage, Sycamore, Plemons Court, Moore, Harrington, and Park Place Towers, and folks there seem to know each other over time. The care center provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services, all backed by a team of licensed professionals, and it's known for a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and an average review of 8.7 out of 10, which folks tend to mention. People can live in two-bedroom layouts or share/companion rooms if that fits their needs, and the community supports independence while making sure everyone gets help when they need it, whether that means assistance with daily tasks or managing medicines and medical appointments. Residents rely on a Nurse Navigator and a Resident Technology Coordinator to help them with health care plans and stay connected. The center holds special licenses for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing through Moore Assisted Living license number 137580, Ware Living Center license number 138315, and memory care license number 106783. Ware Memorial offers contract therapy, diabetic and oxygen management, nightly safety patrol, group transit, transportation to appointments, and medication management. Folks can use cable, phone, and internet, enjoy daily menu choices, and join daily activities or spend time on outdoor patios. There's a hair salon on site, which some find handy, and pastoral care for spiritual needs. Staff aim to create a comfortable place with a mix of people from different backgrounds, and the center tries to shape care to each person so everyone has the chance for as much independence as possible.

    People often ask...

    Ware Memorial Care Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1510 S. Van Buren St., Amarillo, TX 79101.

    No, Ware Memorial Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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