Nursing homes in Waco, TX that take Medicare & Medicaid

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13 nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) in Waco are certified by Medicare or Medicaid, with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars (Texas: 2.8). The highest rated is St. Anthony's Care Center. 13 accept Medicaid.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check each home's latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

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Nurse hours: the bar is the home; the tick is the Texas median (3.30 hours).

Questions about nursing homes in Waco

Which nursing homes in Waco accept Medicaid?

13 of 13 are certified for Medicaid, according to CMS, including St. Anthony's Care Center, St. Catherine Center, Crestview Healthcare Residence, Avir at Waco, Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Certification doesn't mean a Medicaid bed is open; call and ask, including whether they accept residents whose Medicaid application is pending.

Which accept Medicare for short-term rehab?

13 of 13 are Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. The best CMS short-stay quality ratings are at Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation (3 of 5) and Woodland Springs Nursing Center (3 of 5).

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Waco?

St. Anthony's Care Center has the highest CMS overall rating in Waco (4 of 5). Ratings are from October 2026.

How do Waco nursing homes compare with the rest of Texas?

Their average CMS rating is 2.1 stars, below the Texas average of 2.8. 12 of 13 were fined by CMS in the last three years.

How many nursing homes in Waco have no CMS fines?

1 of 13 nursing homes in Waco has no CMS fines in the last three years, according to CMS.

How much does a nursing home cost in Waco?

CMS doesn't publish prices, so ask each home for its daily rate. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay, with daily coinsurance from day 21; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who meet Texas's income and asset rules.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, October 2026. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data.