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Nursing homes and assisted living in Waco, Texas

Our directory lists 26 places to live with care in Waco, Texas: 13 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 13 assisted living communities. 13 of the 13 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 4 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating.

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See only the 13 that accept Medicaid in Waco

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

More care options in Waco

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Nearby cities

Hewitt3 places · 4.3 miles awayBellmead1 place · 4.3 miles awayMc Gregor1 place · 16 miles awayMcGregor1 place · 16 miles awayWest1 place · 21 miles awayMarlin1 place · 23 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Waco?
Our directory lists 26 in Waco, Texas: 13 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 13 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Waco?
13 of the 13 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Waco?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Texas is $185 a day for a semi-private room (about $5,627 a month), and assisted living is $5,666 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Texas.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Waco?
No place in Waco has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Texas: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Texas.

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