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HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES is a government - hospital district facility in AMARILLO, TX with 120 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 32 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $15K.

6650 SOUTH SONCY ROAD, AMARILLO, TX 79119

Phone: 8064576700

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
675498
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
92
In Hospital
No
County
Randall
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.46 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.93
CNA Hours
1.71
Total Nursing Hours
3.10 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
58.0%
RN Turnover
20.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES

HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES operates 120 certified beds in AMARILLO, TX with approximately 92 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 32 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $15K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.10 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.46 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 58.0%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (32 most recent)

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 25, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2025 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 4, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 22, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2023 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 31, 2023 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 2, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 28, 2023 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm May 12, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 18, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 16, 2023

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Feb 27, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0800

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 13, 2022 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 70.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 25.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 73.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 8.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.3% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $15K

Date Type Amount
Apr 25, 2025 Fine $15K
Feb 27, 2023 Fine $33K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES?
HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES?
HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES reports 3.10 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.46 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 58.0%.
How many beds does HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES have?
HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES has 120 certified beds with approximately 92 residents. The facility is located at 6650 SOUTH SONCY ROAD, AMARILLO, TX 79119.
Does HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES has 32 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES received any fines or penalties?
Yes, HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES has received 1 penalties totaling $15K.
Who owns HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES?
HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES is classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES was on Jan 23, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES?
HILLSIDE HEIGHTS REHABILITATION SUITES is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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