Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX
Located in the neighborhood of Waco, TX, Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) is a blissful senior living community, offering memory care services. The community designed its environment to accommodate the unique needs of residents dealing with the challenges of memory loss. Featuring an array of accommodations with individual bathrooms, spacious kitchens, and individually controlled climate, the community guarantees residents a comfortable living environment where they can freely enjoy the things they love.
Various conveniences, including carefully prepared meals are offered to provide residents utmost convenience and more free time for exploring the community amenities. There are also an array of engaging activities to participate in, keeping residents active and occupied. Here, residents have the tools they need for a purposeful retirement life – from comprehensive services to vibrant opportunities for enrichment.
16-bed community Rank #793 / 972Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 793rd 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
10 years in operation Rank #405 / 585Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 405th 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #481 / 1389Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 481st 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2027
CountyMclennan
License Number312450
Year Opened1/14/2016
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) is legally operated by Darsea I, LLC, and administered by Preston Seagraves.
OwnerDarsea I, LLC
Ownership TypeLimited Liability Company (LLC)
Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
16 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Administrator Emailpreston@mercy.house
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's Certification
Minimum Age55+
Fitness Center
Wellness Programyoga, meditation, art therapy
Starting Price$4,000 per month
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 2025 · 1 year of data
4 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 2025 vs. Texas state average
Overall vs. TX average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Texas average:
• Health citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Life safety citations (83% below)
• Health citations (50% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Texas average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Life safety citations (83% 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.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 33% better |
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Health citations
Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 3 | 2 | This facility has 50% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 50% worse |
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Life safety citations
Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 1 | 6 | This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better |
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.
- Mercy House Living Springs underwent a comprehensive inspection on May 15, 2023, resulting in one violation of state standards. This single deficiency falls under both Health Code and Life Safety Code categories, as it pertains to the facility's maintenance and upkeep. Specifically, the inspection revealed that the building was not being kept in good repair, with a cited date of October 15, 2019, and correction completed by November 12, 2019. Notably, no Health Code-specific deficiencies were listed during this inspection. The facility had previously addressed similar issues related to building maintenance between 2019 and 2023. No enforcement actions were found in relation to these inspections.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Places of interest near Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)
6.4 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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TX AVG
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Rank
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TX AVG
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| Lynridge of Waco Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Waco (Speegleville Road) | 156
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TX AVG
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#54 / 972 | No |
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TX AVG
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| Heartis Waco Assisted Living | AL MC | Waco (Speegleville Road) | 156
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156
TX AVG
79
Rank
#54 / 972 | No |
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TX AVG
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#1301 / 1389 | - | - | 5317 Speegleville Road Opco LLC | 1
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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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#661 / 972 | Yes |
41
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TX AVG
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#178 / 585 | A- | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | 4
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#399 / 823 | 1 | 3 | Suite |
| Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) | AL MC | Waco (West Waco) | 16
Facility
16
TX AVG
79
Rank
#793 / 972 | No |
51
Facility
51
TX AVG
41
Rank
#481 / 1389 | 10
Facility
10
TX AVG
21
Rank
#405 / 585 | - | Darsea I, LLC | 4
Facility
4
TX AVG
6
Rank
#152 / 823 | 3 | 1 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)
What neighborhood is Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) in?
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) is in the West Waco neighborhood of Waco.
Who is the owner of Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)?
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) is legally operated by Darsea I, LLC, and administered by Preston Seagraves.
Is Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) in a walkable area?
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)?
According to TX state health department records, Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)'s license number is 312450.
When does Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)'s license expire?
According to TX state health department records, Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)'s license expires on January 8, 2027.
How long has Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) been in business?
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)?
No, Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) has a no-pet policy.
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