Residents and visitors consistently describe the staff as welcoming and helpful.
Across many reviews, people mention warm welcomes, friendly interactions, and staff who take time to answer questions or help visitors feel comfortable. Several reviewers also describe the staff as professional, patient, and reassuring during visits and longer stays. Even when reviews are critical, they often still reference specific staff interactions rather than describing the facility as entirely unresponsive.
common14 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a frequent point
Many reviews highlight a clean, well-kept environment.
Multiple reviewers say the facility or rooms are clean, and several note there wasn’t an unpleasant odor during their visit. Some comments describe cleanliness alongside residents looking well-groomed and cared for. A few reviews raise hygiene concerns such as urine odor or not being showered as scheduled, so experiences aren’t uniform.
common4 reviews mention this
Food and meals get mention
Residents and visitors mention meals as part of the experience.
Some reviews specifically call out food, including a positive mention of a Thanksgiving dinner. One review also says their friend received good meals, while another raises concerns about the dietary area. Overall, dining shows up in both positive and negative ways, suggesting it’s a topic residents and families notice.
common7 reviews mention this
Activities show up often
Reviews mention activities, music, and group time.
Several reviewers describe enjoying on-site activities and events, including music and themed time tied to holidays. One review mentions returning with snacks and a game of Bingo, and another describes frequent decorating that helps residents feel happy and smiling. At least a couple of reviews are less positive, saying activities were limited or hard to get residents out of bed for.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Phone access is a recurring issue
Some families report difficulty getting through by phone.
A few reviews mention problems contacting the facility, including phone lines that are hard to reach and recording-based responses. One review also says it was difficult to get in touch with anyone when trying to complain or follow up. This points to a communication gap for some families, even when other parts of the visit are described positively.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Building condition and entry concerns
Some reviews cite physical limitations or upkeep concerns.
Several comments describe the building as old or needing better repair, including problems like a loud air-conditioning unit and missing features in a first room. Other reviews raise safety-related concerns about how entry is handled, including a fence and gate behavior at night. These issues appear alongside positive comments about cleanliness and staff, but they stand out as recurring limitations.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
132 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
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Slow Rise Slice House (0.6 miles)
Revival Eastside Eatery (0.7 miles)
Bangkok Royal (0.9 miles)
Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant (1 miles)
Jake's Texas Tea House (1 miles)
Hecho En Waco (1.1 miles)
Buzzard Billy's Swamp Shack (1.2 miles)
Cafes
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits (1 miles)
Alpha Omega (1.3 miles)
Magnolia Press (1.3 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (1.5 miles)
Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
Starbucks (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Physicians
James N Shinder PhD (1.1 miles)
Family Health Center (1.4 miles)
Texas Oncology, P.A. (1.5 miles)
Injury 1 (2 miles)
Fentress Cancer Center At Hillcrest (2.6 miles)
Bellmead Community Health Center (2.6 miles)
Hillcrest Senior Health Center (2.8 miles)
Places of Worship
First Presbyterian Church (1.3 miles)
Emmanuel United Anglican Church (2.2 miles)
First United Methodist Church of Waco (4 miles)
Pharmacies
Percy Medicine (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Bear Nutrition (2.6 miles)
Pharmacy Plus (2.7 miles)
Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy #252 (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Hospitals
ACE Dental of Bellmead (1.9 miles)
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center (2.6 miles)
Waco Works Occupational Medicine (3.3 miles)
Ascension Medical Group Providence at Lake Shore (3.4 miles)
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