Nursing homes in Waco, TX
Waco, TX has 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 13 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine Center300 West Highway 6 · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 165 | 1 ($13,065) |
| Avir at Waco9101 Panther Way · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Crestview Healthcare Residence1400 Lake Shore Dr · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 192 | 1 ($56,550) |
| St. Anthony's Care Center7501 Bagby Ave · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($3,276) |
| Avir at Jeffrey Place820 Jeffrey Dr · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 95 | 2 ($22,382) |
| Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation1700 Woodgate Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($55,900) |
| Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center7801 Woodway Dr · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 144 | 2 ($14,846) |
| Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation2501 Maple Ave · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 162 | 2 ($149,039) |
| Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community1900 W. State Hwy 6 · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 90 | 1 ($14,267) |
| The Atrium of Bellmead2401 Development Blvd · Government - Hospital district | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 126 | 1 ($27,853) |
| Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation401 Owen Lane · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 128 | 5 ($73,108) |
| Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation2320 Lake Shore Dr · Government - Hospital district | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 151 | 2 ($107,407) |
| The Chateau Waco2430 Market Place Dr. · Government - Hospital district | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 123 | 4 ($72,056) |
| Woodland Springs Nursing Center1010 Dallas St · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 132 | 5 ($92,215) |
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Recent inspection problems in Waco
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 22, 2026 · The Atrium of Bellmead · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 22, 2026 · The Atrium of Bellmead · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 22, 2026 · The Atrium of Bellmead · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 22, 2026 · The Atrium of Bellmead · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.July 22, 2026 · The Atrium of Bellmead · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.July 22, 2026 · Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 12, 2026 · Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 1, 2026 · Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 1, 2026 · Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 1, 2026 · Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Waco
Which nursing home in Waco has the highest Medicare rating?
St. Catherine Center has the highest overall rating in Waco: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Waco have been fined?
13 of the 14 have been fined in the last three years, $701,964 in all. The most was $149,039, at Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Waco?
No. None of the 14 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Waco is the largest?
Crestview Healthcare Residence, with 192 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.