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
13
Total Beds
1,742
Avg Star Rating
2.2
Safety Warnings
3
City Ranking Cuts
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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.
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.
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.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Waco, TX that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Waco, TX that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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St. Catherine Center
Royal Manor
St. Anthony's Care Center
Crestview Healthcare Residence
Lakeshore Village Nursing And Rehabilitation
Full City Directory
8 MoreThe Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation
Avir At Jeffrey Place
The Brazos Of Waco
Ridgecrest Retirement And Healthcare Community
Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation
Woodway Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Greenview Nursing And Rehabilitation
Woodland Springs Nursing Center
Common Questions about
Care in Waco
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Waco?
According to our data-driven quality matching, St. Catherine Center 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 13 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.