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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Amarillo, Texas

12 of the 27 places in Amarillo work with Medicaid: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 27 places in Amarillo.

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Texas’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Texas

It is run by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). (877) 541-7905 · Apply for Medicaid. From Texas, you can also dial 2-1-1; choose your language and then option 2.

  • STAR+PLUS: Medicaid through a managed care health plan for people 65 or older and adults with disabilities; includes service coordination and personal care at home.
  • STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS): For people who need a nursing home level of care and prefer to live at home or in the community: personal care, assisted living, adult foster care, respite care, and more.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Amarillo?
In our directory, 12 of the 27 places in Amarillo, Texas, work with Medicaid: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Texas?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Texas: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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