Hospital in Amarillo, Texas
VA Amarillo Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 355-9703
CMS overall star rating
CMS gives this hospital an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. The rating summarizes the measure groups below. How to read hospital star ratings.
Compared with Texas and the U.S.
- This hospital5
- Texas average3.4 (216 rated)
- U.S. average3.2 (3,174 rated)
Averages are the mean overall star rating of hospitals that have one in the CMS file: 216 in Texas, 3,174 nationwide. Hospitals without a rating are left out.
Measure groups
Each square is one measure in the CMS group. The comparison is the one CMS publishes: better than, no different from, or worse than the national rate.
Mortality
Measures of deaths within 30 days of care for certain conditions and procedures.
CMS reported 3 of 8 mortality measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 3. Worse: 0.
Safety of care
Measures of infections and complications.
CMS reported 2 of 8 safety of care measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 2. Worse: 0.
Readmission
Measures of unplanned returns to the hospital.
CMS reported 5 of 11 readmission measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 1. No different: 4. Worse: 0.
Patient experience
CMS reported 10 of 15 patient experience measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.
Timely and effective care
CMS reported 4 of 10 timely and effective care measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.
Patient survey (HCAHPS)
481 patients completed the survey between Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, a response rate of 35%. 81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital. 80% of surveyed patients rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10.
- This hospital4
- Texas average3.3 (229 rated)
- U.S. average3.3 (3,183 rated)
Mean patient survey summary star rating of hospitals that have one.
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Facility details
| Hospital type | Acute Care - Veterans Administration |
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| Ownership | Veterans Health Administration |
| Emergency services | Yes |
| Birthing-friendly designation | Not available |
| County | Potter |
| CMS certification number | 45060F |
| Name in CMS file | VA AMARILLO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM |
Also in Amarillo
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Texas Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| BSA Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Amarillo | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Quail Creek Surgical Hospital | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Medical Lodge | 102 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Windflower Health Center | 120 | Non profit - Other | ||
| Landmark of Amarillo Rehabilitation and Nursing Ce | 99 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Georgia Manor Nursing Home | 76 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Heritage Convalescent Center | 116 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Legacy Rehabilitation and Living | 150 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center | 98 | For profit - Corporation |