Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX

Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Waco, TX

Overview of Mercy House Waco (living Springs)

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 16 Rank #788 / 980Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 788th out of 980 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #409 / 587Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 409th out of 587 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
10 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #480 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 480th out of 1,345 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType B
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2027
CountyMclennan
License Number312450
Year Opened1/14/2016

Ownership & Operating Entity

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)

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's Units
16 units
Total beds
16 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Administrator Emailpreston@mercy.house

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Alzheimer's Certification

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Wellness Programyoga, meditation, art therapy

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,000 per month

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

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 (50% below)
• Life safety citations (83% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 48 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (4 vs. TX avg 8).↓ 50% better
Health citations Info Citations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 32 This facility has 50% more health citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 50% worse
Life safety citations Info Citations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 16 This facility has 83% fewer life safety citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (1 vs. TX avg 6).↓ 83% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTX Averagevs. TX Avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas assisted living residence (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 6.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waco's city center to Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)'s address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Blake at Waco
AL
MC
Waco
159
Facility 159
TX AVG 78
Rank #46 / 980
Yes
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,138 / 1,345
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 21
Rank #545 / 587
C+The Blake At Waco, LLC
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 6
Rank #1 / 839
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Lynridge of Waco Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Waco
156
Facility 156
TX AVG 78
Rank #49 / 980
No
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,303 / 1,345
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 21
Rank #409 / 587
-5317 Speegleville Road Opco LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #87 / 839
-1Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arbor House of Waco
AL
MC
RC
Waco (Kendrick)
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 78
Rank #474 / 980
No
40
Facility 40
TX AVG 42
Rank #734 / 1,345
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 21
Rank #432 / 587
-Waco Tx Arbor House LP
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
13Suite
Brookdale Lakeshore
AL
Waco (Cedar Ridge)
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 78
Rank #661 / 980
Yes
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 42
Rank #709 / 1,345
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 21
Rank #180 / 587
A-Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
13Suite
Mercy House Waco (Living Springs)
AL
MC
Waco (West Waco)
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 78
Rank #788 / 980
No
51
Facility 51
TX AVG 42
Rank #480 / 1,345
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 21
Rank #409 / 587
-Darsea I, LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Texas

Mercy House Waco (Living Springs) is located in Waco, Texas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Texas.

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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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