Nursing homes in Waco, TX
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Waco has 8 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 2.6-star Texas average. Methodology.
- 8
- Certified homes
- 2.3 ★
- Well below average for TX · Texas 2.6
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 1,045
- Certified beds
All 8 nursing homes in Waco, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Catherine Center | 165 | $13K | |
| 2 | Crestview Healthcare Residence | 192 | $57K | |
| 3 | Avir at Jeffrey Place | 95 | $22K | |
| 4 | Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation | 120 | $56K | |
| 5 | Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community | 90 | $14K | |
| 6 | The Chateau Waco | 123 | $72K | |
| 7 | Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation | 128 | $73K | |
| 8 | Woodland Springs Nursing Center | 132 | $92K |
Ratings in Waco are best read against Texas and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Texas directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Waco
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Waco, TX · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.