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The Sycamore

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and loving nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1511 S. Van Buren, Amarillo, TX 7910156 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality memory care and a staff that provides genuine emotional support. The environment is particularly noted for its compassion during difficult transitions and end-of-life care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Families can expect a deeply compassionate and loving environment, particularly during end-of-life care or transitions in memory care. Reviewers specifically praise the emotional support provided by staff and the high quality of the memory care programming.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivities8.0MedsN/AMemory10.0CommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and loving nursing staff
  • Exceptional memory care services
  • Well-equipped apartments with specialized features
  • Supportive staff during end-of-life care

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Since your staff is so highly regarded for being compassionate, how do you ensure that new caregivers are trained to maintain that same level of loving care?
  • 2For a resident needing more specialized support, what specific features in your apartments are designed to assist with memory care needs?
  • 3How does the team approach providing supportive and dignified care during end-of-life transitions?
  • 4What kind of daily activities or social engagement programs do you have planned to keep the 56 residents active and connected?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for getting immediate assistance for a resident?
  • 6I noticed the owner is involved in responding to feedback; how does the facility use resident and family input to improve daily operations?

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Key Review Excerpts

While staying with him overnight, the overnight staff all came in to speak with him potentially one last time, told me stories about his time here, comforted me, and ensured he was comfortable. It is very clear he was loved and cared for by this team.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

It is so nice to be able to sleep at night, knowing that your loved one is being cared for night and day by a highly-trained staff. If there is a better memory care facility in the U.S., I'd have to see it to believe it.

Former resident's family · 2023★★★★★

This new facility (2018) provides comfortable living, engaging activity and active rehabilitation for loved one in the early stages of memory impairment to advanced stages of dementia.

Reviewer describing facility features · 2018★★★★★
Source: 6 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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Key Findings

The most recent inspection for The Sycamore, conducted on April 24, 2024, found no violations of state standards. Additionally, there are currently no enforcement actions on record for this facility.

Apr 24, 2024Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Baptist Community Services

Organization Type

nonprofit

Administrator

SHEILA LOPEZ, LVN

Source: State licensing data

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