Nursing Homes in Waco, Texas

There are 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waco, Texas, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities13
Avg CMS Rating2.0/5 ★
Medicare Certified100%
Medicaid Certified100%
CareQED Analysis

Of 13 nursing homes in WACO, TX, the rating distribution is 6 at 1 star (46%), 4 at 2 stars (31%), 1 at 3 stars (8%), 1 at 4 stars (8%), and 1 at 5 stars (8%). The city's average CMS overall star rating is 2.0 out of 5, which is 0.80 below the Texas state average of 2.8.

Average nurse staffing in WACO is 3.29 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the Texas average of 3.4 HPRD. All 13 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection, with 2 out of 13 showing severe deficiencies; there is 1 Special Focus Facility in the city, and the highest-rated facility is ST. CATHERINE CENTER at 5 stars.

All Nursing Homes in Waco

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
ST. CATHERINE CENTER 300 WEST HIGHWAY 6, WACO, TX, 76712 5 ★ 1
ROYAL MANOR 9101 PANTHER WAY, WACO, TX, 76712 4 ★ 2
ST. ANTHONY'S CARE CENTER 7501 BAGBY AVE., WACO, TX, 76712 3 ★ 6
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community 1900 W State Hwy 6, Waco, TX, 76712 2 ★ 13
Crestview Healthcare Residence 1400 Lake Shore Dr, Waco, TX, 76708 2 ★ 1
WESLEY WOODS HEALTH & REHABILITATION 1700 WOODGATE DRIVE, WACO, TX, 76712 2 ★ 1
The Brazos of Waco 2430 Market Place Drive, Waco, TX, 76711 2 ★ 1
WOODWAY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER 7801 WOODWAY DR, WACO, TX, 76712 1 ★ 2
Avir at Jeffrey Place 820 Jeffrey Dr, Waco, TX, 76710 1 ★ 1
LAKESHORE VILLAGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION 2320 LAKE SHORE DR, WACO, TX, 76708 1 ★ 1
GREENVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION 401 OWEN LN, WACO, TX, 76710 1 ★ 2
THE HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION 2501 MAPLE AVE, WACO, TX, 76707 1 ★ 1
Woodland Springs Nursing Center 1010 Dallas St, Waco, TX, 76704 1 ★ 1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Waco, Texas?

There are 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waco, Texas listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Waco, Texas?

Nursing homes in Waco, Texas have an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Waco accept Medicare and Medicaid?

100% of nursing homes in Waco, Texas are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.

CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.