Nursing home · Waco, TX
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community
1900 W. State Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76712 · (254) 776-9681
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community is a 90-bed for-profit nursing home in Waco, Texas (Mc Lennan County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1986. On average it cares for 76 residents a day (about 85% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.03 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.52 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 78% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 95% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 15, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 13 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $14,267 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Eastland Memorial Hospital District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community?
CMS rates Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community have?
90 certified beds, with an average of 76 residents a day.
Does Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community?
(254) 776-9681. Address: 1900 W. State Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76712.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).