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The Best Nursing Homes in
Waco, TX

Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Waco ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.

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Reviewed

27

Total Beds

2,321

Avg Star Rating

2.2

Safety Warnings

3

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Best Rated

Best Rated by CMS Stars

The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Waco, TX, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.

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No Penalties

No Federal Fines on Record

Facilities in Waco, TX with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.

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Trach / Vent

High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements

High-acuity rehab facilities in Waco, TX that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.

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Memory Care

Memory Care & Dementia Units

Facilities in Waco, TX that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.

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Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehab Placements

Facilities in Waco, TX that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.

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Official Ranking

The Top 5 Leaderboard

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1

The Blake at Waco

5901 Crosslake Parkway, Waco
●RN HoursNo data●CMS StarsNo data●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back—
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2

Ridgecrest Retirement And Healthcare Community

1900 W State Hwy 6, Waco
●RN Hours1.02h/day●CMS Stars2/5●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back27.1%
1.0 RN HRS/DAY
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3

Lakeshore Village Nursing And Rehabilitation

2320 Lake Shore Dr, Waco
●RN Hours0.33h/day●CMS Stars1/5●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back21.7%
0.3 RN HRS/DAY
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4

ARBOR HOUSE OF WACO

2418 Marketplace Dr., Waco
●RN HoursNo data●CMS StarsNo data●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back—
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5

Residency at Ridgewood

6312 Cobbs Drive, Waco
●RN HoursNo data●CMS StarsNo data●Trust Index4.1◆●Bounce-back—
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Full City Directory

22 More

The Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation

TRUST4.1
2501 Maple Ave
0.4 RN hrs/day
2 CMS STARS

St. Anthony's Care Center

TRUST4.1
7501 Bagby Ave.
0.3 RN hrs/day
4 CMS STARS

The Brazos Of Waco

TRUST4.1
2430 Market Place Drive
0.3 RN hrs/day
1 CMS STARS

Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation

TRUST4.1
1700 Woodgate Drive
0.3 RN hrs/day
2 CMS STARS

HILLCREST BAPTIST MED CTR

TRUST4.1
100 Hillcrest Medical BLVD
N/A CMS STARS

ASCENSION PROVIDENCE

TRUST4.1
6901 Medical Parkway
N/A CMS STARS

St. Catherine Center

TRUST4.1
300 West Highway 6
0.5 RN hrs/day
5 CMS STARS

THE DELANEY AT LAKE WACO

TRUST4.1
2121 W. Highway 6
N/A CMS STARS

Avir At Jeffrey Place

TRUST4.1
820 Jeffrey Dr
0.2 RN hrs/day
2 CMS STARS

Royal Manor

TRUST4.1
9101 Panther Way
0.3 RN hrs/day
4 CMS STARS

Crestview Healthcare Residence

TRUST4.1
1400 Lake Shore Dr
0.2 RN hrs/day
3 CMS STARS

BROOKDALE LAKESHORE

TRUST4.1
1700 Lakeshore Drive
N/A CMS STARS

RIDGECREST RETIREMENT AND HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY

TRUST4.1
1900 Hwy 6 West
N/A CMS STARS

Mercy House Living Springs

TRUST4.1
8601 Old Mcgregor Road
N/A CMS STARS

THOMPSON HOME

TRUST4.1
484 Manchaca PL
N/A CMS STARS

ST. ELIZABETH PLACE

TRUST4.1
300 W Hwy 6
N/A CMS STARS

Mercy House

TRUST4.1
4308 N 19th St
N/A CMS STARS

DONNA BERRY COMMUNITY HOME

TRUST4.1
514 Concorn WAY
N/A CMS STARS

BROOKDALE LAKE BRAZOS

TRUST4.1
3801 Martin Luther KING JR BLVD
N/A CMS STARS

Woodway Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

TRUST3.0
7801 Woodway Dr
0.3 RN hrs/day
1 CMS STARS

Greenview Nursing And Rehabilitation

TRUST3.0
401 Owen Ln
0.4 RN hrs/day
1 CMS STARS

Woodland Springs Nursing Center

TRUST1.7
1010 Dallas St
0.3 RN hrs/day
1 CMS STARS
Market Insight

Common Questions about
Care in Waco

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Waco?

According to our data-driven quality matching, The Blake at Waco is the top-ranked facility in Waco, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.

How many Waco facilities have active safety warnings?

Currently, 3 out of 27 reviewed facilities in Waco carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.

Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?

For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.

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