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Legacy Rehabilitation and Living

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

4033 W 51st Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109150 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 158 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers an exceptional therapy program that is highly effective for post-surgical rehabilitation. However, because of documented instances of medication errors and neglect, families should prioritize visiting during shift changes and specifically asking about their protocols for medication verification and emergency response.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

158 reviews on Google
Families considering Legacy Rehabilitation and Living will find a facility highly praised for its exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams and recent building renovations. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding medical neglect, medication errors, and issues with patient safety that require careful investigation.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff7.0Clean8.0Activities9.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional physical and occupational therapy staff
  • Recent facility renovations and modern equipment
  • Compassionate and professional social work services
  • Clean and well-maintained environment

Concerns

  • Serious medical neglect and medication errors (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate response to patient needs/safety monitoring (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with food quality and dietary services (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(2)'19(14)'21(2)'23(11)'25(44)'26(18)

Distribution · 174 analyzed

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4
3
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21
35 reviews posted between Apr 4, 2025Apr 9, 2025 · 35 were 5-star
29 reviews posted between Oct 21, 2024Oct 26, 2024 · 29 were 5-star
22 reviews posted between Apr 6, 2025Apr 9, 2025 · 22 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that frequently mirror the specific details mentioned in the reviewer's text. While they use some templated phrasing for positive reviews, they demonstrate empathy and professional standards when addressing negative feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed how much people praise the physical and occupational therapy teams here; could you tell me more about how the therapists work with residents on their daily mobility goals?
  • 2With the recent renovations and modern equipment, how has the updated environment changed the daily experience for the residents?
  • 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and that there is a double-check system for every dose?
  • 4How do you ensure that staff are able to respond quickly to call lights or safety concerns, especially during the night shifts?
  • 5Could you describe the current dining program and how you handle specific dietary needs or requests for meal variety?
  • 6What is the best way for family members to stay in close contact with the nursing team if we have questions about our loved one's care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapists are highly skilled and dedicated, working tirelessly to help residents regain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

I had reconstructed knee surgery on my right leg in January of this year for the third time... they have been by far the best place I have ever dealt with everybody that I’ve had dealings with there has been above and beyond kind, caring, helpful.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

They messed with medicines that could have easily killed my mother. Someone had to be there daily to make sure nothing was happening.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 158 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.9%
Better than Avg
Here
4.9%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.2%
Better than Avg
Here
10.2%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Better than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
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Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
5.3%
TX
3.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.2%
Better than Avg
Here
93.2%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.8%
Better than Avg
Here
89.8%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Well below state avg (9.1)
5 complaint-triggered

This facility has concerning patterns, particularly with families filing reports that triggered inspections for medication management, resident rights, respiratory care, and care planning issues. The most recurring problems involve resident rights violations, medication management, and respiratory care, with respiratory care deficiencies appearing across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2026, suggesting persistent issues. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of complaint-driven inspections and recurring care problems warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Jan 21, 2026Complaint
1
0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Sep 9, 2025Complaint
1
0757Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Jul 31, 2025Routine
4
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0576Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Feb 4, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jun 7, 2024Routine
6
0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 17, 2024Complaint
1
0576Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Stratford Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

TRADEWIND HEALTHCARE INC

Administrator

STEPHEN RITCHEY

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Ensign Group

Chain Size

338 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 16 of 84

Ownership & Management

Owners

Stratford Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Brown, RodgerManaging Control - Governing BodyRankin, RonManaging Control - Governing BodyBurnam, SoonOfficer / DirectorChumley, RichardOfficer / DirectorKeetch, ChadOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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