The Delaney at Lake Waco
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX
The Delaney at Lake Waco
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX
Overview of The Delaney at Lake Waco
Administered by Scott Bushong and operated by LCS Waco Operations LLC, part of Life Care Services, The Delaney at Lake Waco is a senior living community in Waco, Texas. It offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living. The community is located on West Highway 6, about 6 miles from downtown Waco. As a car-dependent area, most errands and outings require a short drive.
The community has 106 beds and includes 36 dedicated memory care units for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It holds an Alzheimer’s certification for its memory care program and has been serving residents for 9 years. There’s no entry fee for assisted living residents, which can make the move-in process more affordable for families.
Residents enjoy chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals served in a dining room designed to feel like a welcoming gathering place. Amenities on-site include an on-site hair salon and spa, along with wellness programs that help residents stay active and engaged. A dedicated neighborhood entrance makes pick-ups and drop-offs easier for residents and visiting family. Pets are welcome here, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.
State inspections conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have mainly focused on fire and life-safety systems, including fire drill records, fire alarm and sprinkler equipment, and generator inspections, rather than direct resident care. Families considering The Delaney at Lake Waco should ask how these building safety systems are maintained and tested.
106-bed community Rank #325 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 325th out of 972 homes in Texas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Texas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 years in operation Rank #463 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 463rd out of 585 homes in Texas for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Texas facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #1239 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1239th out of 1389 homes in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeType B
ExpirationSeptember 10, 2027
CountyMclennan
License Number148231
Year Opened10/9/2017
The Delaney at Lake Waco is legally operated by Lcs Waco Operations LLC, and administered by Scott Bushong.
Management CompanyLIFE CARE SERVICES LLC
OwnerLcs Waco Operations LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)
Alzheimer's Units
36 units
Total beds
106 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactOwner Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Administrator Emailbushongscott@thedelaneyatlakewaco.com
Alzheimer's Certification
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
10 citations
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Texas state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Total citations (67% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
• Total citations (67% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 6 | This facility has 67% more total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (10 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 67% worse |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 9 | 6 | This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (9 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 50% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 17, 2022 inspection cited 10 deficiencies, including failure to maintain and document fire drills, emergency generator, fire alarm, sprinkler systems, and extinguisher inspections.
- The facility lacked required sprinkler systems meeting NFPA 13 and failed annual fire marshal inspection and building maintenance standards.
- All life safety code violations from 2019 were corrected by late 2019 with no enforcement actions reported.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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6.1 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around Waco
Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| Heartis Waco Assisted Living | AL MC | Waco (Speegleville Road) | 156
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156
TX AVG
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#1301 / 1389 | - | - | 5317 Speegleville Road Opco LLC | 1
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| The Delaney at Lake Waco | AL IL MC | Waco (Parkdale Viking Hills) | 106
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106
TX AVG
79
Rank
#325 / 972 | Yes |
9
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9
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1239 / 1389 | 8
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8
TX AVG
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TX AVG
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| Brookdale Lakeshore | AL | Waco (Cedar Ridge) | 50
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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TX AVG
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#399 / 823 | 1 | 3 | Suite |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Delaney at Lake Waco
What neighborhood is The Delaney at Lake Waco in?
The Delaney at Lake Waco is in the Parkdale Viking Hills neighborhood of Waco.
Who is the owner of The Delaney at Lake Waco?
The Delaney at Lake Waco is legally operated by Lcs Waco Operations LLC, and administered by Scott Bushong.
Is The Delaney at Lake Waco in a walkable area?
The Delaney at Lake Waco has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Delaney at Lake Waco?
According to TX state health department records, The Delaney at Lake Waco's license number is 148231.
When does The Delaney at Lake Waco's license expire?
According to TX state health department records, The Delaney at Lake Waco's license expires on September 10, 2027.
How long has The Delaney at Lake Waco been in business?
The Delaney at Lake Waco has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Delaney at Lake Waco?
Yes, The Delaney at Lake Waco allows residents to bring their pets.
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