Nursing Home

Quality Care of Waco

Nursing Home

Quality Care of Waco

2501 Maple Ave, Waco, TX 76707 View map
Overview of Quality Care of Waco

Quality Care of Waco, located in Waco, Texas, is a trusted rehabilitation center providing exceptional services for seniors. This community stands out by offering adult rehabilitation and long-term care, emphasizing both comprehensive treatment plans and a home-like environment. The highly trained staff ensures residents feel at ease, while the facility boasts well-appointed rooms, including lounges, a beauty salon, and a recreation room.

The home not only provides delicious and flexible meal options but also engages residents in various activities that contribute to their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The dedicated housekeeping staff adds to the overall excellence of the facility. With a specialized focus on complex care needs such as IV, tracheostomy, stroke, and cardiac care, Quality Care of Waco stands as a beacon in long-term nursing home services, redefining expectations for senior living.

(254) 752-0311

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Texas average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Texas average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Texas average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Texas average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 14m per day

This home provides 14% less nursing time per resident than the Texas average.

Texas average: 3h 46m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 202

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Texas average
Occupancy rate 22.1%
Residents per day (avg) 63
Occupancy rate
22.1%
Residents per day (avg)
63

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

55% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$3.9M
Operating deficit
-$386.8K
Governmental community Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$3,942,062.00
Operating deficit
$-386,807.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
64.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.8M
Total costs $4.3M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 455478

Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Rodney Harris, Admin.

Types of Care at Quality Care of Waco

Skilled Nursing
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Texas average 7.4


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 19
Citations per inspection
3.17

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 5
150% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.4

5 critical citations More info Texas average: 2

0 serious citations More info Texas average: 0.4

14 moderate citations More info Texas average: 23

0 minor citations More info Texas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

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Address 1.7 miles from city center — 0.56 miles to nearest hospital (Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Waco)

Address 2501 Maple Ave, Waco, TX 76707

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

121
Total Staff
73
Employees
48
Contractors
22,302
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse79.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse479.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant337.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
94 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.9%
of total hours from contractors
1,764 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 41 Medication Aide/Technician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant285338,12491100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse641473,6549099%9.2
Occupational Therapy Aide5052,13391100%7.2
Medication Aide/Technician4261,5219099%10.4
Physical Therapist6061,49891100%5.5
Registered Nurse7078736673%9.9
Physical Therapy Assistant3037556571%6.9
RN Director of Nursing1015426167%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1014986571%7.7
Administrator1014806066%8
Dietitian1014205662%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1013835156%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician3033426268%4.6
Physical Therapy Aide1012665055%5.3
Qualified Social Worker2022366571%3
Speech Language Pathologist202601618%3.7

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
60 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
45 residents (75%)
Private pay or other
15 residents (25%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.4
26% better than Texas average

Texas average: 8.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.8
33% better than Texas average

Texas average: 16.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.1%
50% better than Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.1%
25% better than Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 12.1%
23% better than Texas average

Texas average: 15.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
52% better than Texas average

Texas average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.6%
50% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.4%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 3.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.9%
140% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 7.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
8% better than Texas average

Texas average: 90.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.9%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 88.0%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $239K
197% higher than Texas average

Texas average: $80K

Number of fines 3
21% more fines than Texas average

Texas average: 2.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
354% more payment denials than Texas average

Texas average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $239K
Texas average $80K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 16, 2025
$136K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 29, 2023
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 29, 2023
$94K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Apr 29, 2023
6 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Large state; rural access challenges.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed.

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).

None; tax-based eligibility.

Not assessed.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

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