The Sycamore
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Amarillo, TX
The Sycamore
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Amarillo, TX
Overview of The Sycamore
The Sycamore is a licensed assisted living and memory care community in Amarillo, Texas, that focuses heavily on memory care support for older adults living with varying stages of cognitive impairment. The community is operating with a Type B license under Baptist Community Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization with longstanding ties to the Amarillo region. It is particularly recognized for maintaining a low resident-to-nursing staff ratio with a 56-bed capacity, which can support more individualized attention and relationship-centered care.
The most recent state inspection, conducted on April 24, 2024, identified no Health Code or Life Safety Code deficiencies. No citations or enforcement actions were recorded. Since the inspection is recent and reflects a clean regulatory standing, families evaluating care quality may view this as a positive indicator of operational consistency and compliance.
The community holds Alzheimer’s certification and provides 24-hour staffing along with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, which is a notable level of support for a community of its size. Amenities, including outdoor patios, a spa room, quiet relaxation spaces, group transportation, and pastoral care services, are also available, reflecting the organization’s faith-based mission. Meals are also served daily with menu options and accommodations for specialized dietary needs. Additional support roles, including a Resident Technology Coordinator and Nurse Navigator, help enhance communication, care coordination, and resident engagement. On-site religious services are also available for residents who value spiritual connection as part of daily life.
The Sycamore is a good option for older adults in the Amarillo area living with memory-related conditions seeking a quieter, community-focused environment with faith-informed programming and personalized support. The community also appeals to families with its strong staffing attention, spiritual care opportunities, and convenient access to local hospitals and healthcare providers.
56-bed community Rank #621 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 621st out of 972 homes in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #248 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 248th out of 1389 homes in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
CountyPotter
RCFE Number106783
The Sycamore is legally operated by Baptist Community Services.
Owner NameBaptist Community Services
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's Certification
Patio
Spa
Group Transit
Specific ProgramsResident Technology Coordinator, Nurse Navigator, Contract Therapy Services, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Religious ServicesPastoral care available
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
Since 2026 · 1 year of data
0 citations
1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2026 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Texas average:
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Inspections with citations (at TX avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 6 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (0 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Texas average (1 vs. TX avg 1).— At avg |
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Pets Allowed
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0.5 miles from city center
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The Sycamore is located in BUREN AMARILLO, Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sycamore
Who is the owner of The Sycamore?
The Sycamore is legally operated by Baptist Community Services.
Is The Sycamore in a walkable area?
The Sycamore has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at The Sycamore?
Yes, The Sycamore allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Sycamore have?
The Sycamore has 56 beds.
Has The Sycamore had any citations?
The Sycamore has no reported citations since 2026 according to records from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Are there photos of The Sycamore?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Sycamore in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Sycamore?
The Sycamore is located at 1511 South Van Buren, Amarillo, TX 79101.
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