Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation
2501 Maple Ave, Waco, TX 76707 · (254) 752-0311
For profit - Corporation · 162 certified beds
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 5 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $149,039 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 23, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 23, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 23, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.July 23, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 23, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have policies on smoking.July 23, 2025 · F0926 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- 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 · 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 · 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 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.February 6, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 29, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · 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.December 29, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 29, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $140,085April 16, 2025
- Fine of $8,954December 29, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.21 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 64.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 162 |
| Average residents per day | 64.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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