Jeffrey Place Healthcare Center in Waco, TX

Jeffrey Place Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Waco, TX.

Information last verified: April 26, 2026

820 Jeffrey Drive, Waco, TX 76710

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 47 reviews

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Overall Review of Jeffrey Place Healthcare Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff care feels consistently personal

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, attentive, and helpful.

Many reviews focus on day-to-day care and communication, with praise for nurses and aides being attentive and responsive to questions. Several reviewers also describe staff working as a team and helping residents stay clean, comfortable, and engaged. A smaller number of reviews raise serious concerns about treatment and professionalism, but the majority of comments emphasize genuine concern and follow-through.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy support stands out

Rehab therapy receives repeated praise for results and follow-through.

Multiple reviewers describe strong rehab therapy experiences, including progress with physical therapy and supportive nursing alongside treatment. Families mention the therapy department and how it helped loved ones move forward during their stay. The theme shows up as both outcome-focused praise and as day-to-day support during care.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food and snack service is praised

Food and snacks are repeatedly described as a positive part of daily life.

A few reviews specifically call out the quality of the food, including meals and snacks throughout the day. Another mentions residents being fed as part of the team’s routines. Dietary needs are also reflected in the community’s offerings for diabetes and special dietary restrictions.

common 11 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Planned activities and an active activities director are a recurring highlight.

Residents and families repeatedly mention scheduled activities and outings, along with the involvement of the activities director. Reviews describe residents staying engaged, and at least one mentions a birthday party and community events. There is also a contrasting complaint about a lack of activities in one review.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some safety and cleanliness concerns

Some reviewers raise concerns about safety and cleanliness.

A couple of reviews describe the facility as dirty or unsanitary and point to issues they noticed during visits. Other comments also criticize how smoking by residents is handled outside, including concerns about being in heat and a lack of a safe area. These are minority experiences compared with the broader praise for care and attention.

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Features

Housing

95 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Waco Regional (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Videos

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Captain Billy Whizzbang's (0.1 miles)
Whataburger (0.3 miles)
Baris (0.3 miles)
McDonald's (0.3 miles)
Casa De Castillo (0.3 miles)
Schmaltz's Sandwich Shop (0.4 miles)
Arby's (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

H-E-B Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Octapharma Plasma (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Omnicare (1.7 miles)
Advanced Pharmacy (2 miles)

Physicians

First Texas Medical Partners (0.5 miles)
Stanton Optical (0.6 miles)
Brazos Valley Eye Physicians (0.7 miles)
Waco Imaging (0.8 miles)
Elite Sports Medicine (0.8 miles)
Bednarz Paul A MD Bednarz, Paul, Anthony, MD (0.9 miles)
Central Texas Eye Clinic (1 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.5 miles)
Rosa's Cafe (1.3 miles)
Native Sons Coffee Roasters (2.1 miles)
King's Landing Games (2.4 miles)

Hospitals

Waco Works Occupational Medicine (1.1 miles)
VA Hospital (1.7 miles)
VA Medical Center (1.7 miles)
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

First United Methodist Church of Waco (1.3 miles)
Crestview Church of Christ (1.5 miles)

Theaters

Regal Jewel & Screenx (1.8 miles)

Parks

Kendrick Park (2.3 miles)

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