Nursing homes in Waco, TX

Compare 13 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waco, part of the Mc Lennan area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Located in McLennan County, Waco offers residents access to 13 licensed nursing homes across ZIP codes 76707, 76708, 76710, and 76712. Based on current CMS Care Compare data, the area maintains an average overall rating of 2.2 stars. While options vary in quality, the St. Catherine Center, operated by Ascension Living, currently stands out as the city’s only facility to achieve a top-tier 5-star rating for its clinical performance and care standards.

What to look for in Waco

• 9 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 13 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 11 of 13 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Waco

1. 1
   ST. CATHERINE CENTER

   ASCENSION LIVING · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   ST. ANTHONY'S CARE CENTER

   SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   Avir at Waco

   AVIR HEALTH GROUP · Large
   3.0
4. 4
   Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation

   GULF COAST LTC PARTNERS · Large
   2.0
5. 5
   Avir at Jeffrey Place

   AVIR HEALTH GROUP · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community

   DYNASTY HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
   2.0
7. 7
   Crestview Healthcare Residence

   CORYELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · Large
   2.0
8. 8
   WOODWAY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

   MOMENTUM SKILLED SERVICES · Large
   2.0
9. 9
   Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation

   CORYELL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · Large
   2.0
10. 10
    Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation

    EDURO HEALTHCARE · Large
    1.0

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