Nursing home report
WACO, TX · Medicare-certified · 162 beds
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation in Waco has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with especially weak staffing (1 star and 3.21 nurse hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark) and a recent federal penalty. It also had 2-star health inspections, 3-star quality measures, and $140,085 in fines over the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2092 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2092.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $140,085 was recorded.
A federal fine of $138,753 was recorded.
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $149,039 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 16, 2025
Federal fine
Dec 29, 2023
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
