Best Assisted Living in Waco, Texas
12 communities found
Waco offers 12 assisted living communities, all residential in style, with 11 of them carrying enough reviews to be rated. Across 590 reviews read, the average rating comes to 4.5, and the mix leans toward larger communities: six large, four mid-sized, and one small.
- 12communities
- 4.5average rating, 11 rated
- 590family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Mercy House Living Springs
Waco, Texas
4.8(50)
Assisted Living
The Delaney at Lake Waco
Waco, Texas
4.7(193)
Assisted Living
From $4,999/moThe Blake at Waco
Waco, Texas
4.7(56)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Residency at Ridgewood
Waco, Texas
5(10)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Mercy House Waco
Waco, Texas
4.7(34)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Lynridge of Waco Assisted Living & Memory Care
Waco, Texas
4.6(83)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Providence Park - St. Elizabeth Place
Waco, Texas
4.7(3)
Assisted Living
Brookdale Lake Brazos
Waco, Texas
4.3(34)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Arbor House Of Waco
Waco, Texas
4.3(30)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Brookdale Lakeshore
Waco, Texas
4.2(35)
Assisted Living
Donna Berry Community Home
Waco, Texas
Assisted Living
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
Waco, Texas
3.7(62)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated assisted living in Waco
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.8 (50 reviews)· Assisted Living· 16 units
A small, close-knit community where staff know residents by name, turnover is low, and meals and hospice care are praised.
- 2
4.7 (193 reviews)· Assisted Living· 106 units
Staff go above and beyond, from birthday celebrations to care-transition updates, with strong praise for food and physical therapy support.
- 3
4.7 (56 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 159 units
A faith-influenced community where staff respond quickly to care needs, with strong leadership communication, improved dining, and an active social life.
- 4
5 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 39 units
This boutique, nurse-owned community, opened in 2024, earns praise for compassionate, hands-on care from caregivers, med techs, and leadership.
- 5
4.7 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 16 units
Reviews are sharply mixed, with warm, attentive care alongside serious concerns about medically complex care and a large billing dispute.
- 6
Lynridge of Waco Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.6 (83 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 156 units
Staff quickly learn residents' names and needs, with praise for food quality, cleanliness, and smooth move-ins, though turnover was noted.
- 7
4.3 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 101 units
Nursing and caregiving staff, especially the Director of Nursing, earn praise for compassionate care, smooth move-ins, and a clean atmosphere.
- 8
4.3 (30 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 75 units
Staff build genuine relationships with residents, including memory care, and families praise consistent care and emotional support during transitions.
- 9
4.2 (35 reviews)· Assisted Living· 50 units
Staff build close relationships with residents, especially in memory care, though one report raised understaffing and transportation concerns.
- 10
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare
3.7 (62 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 90 units
Reviews are sharply divided between praise for attentive staff and a beautiful campus, and serious concerns about slow response times.
What families say about assisted living in Waco
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Waco communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned in 83% of the 12 communities, along with food and dining and communication with families, each cited in 50%. Activities and social life and cleanliness each come up in 42% of communities. On the concern side, cost and billing is the most common issue at 50%, followed by staff attitude at 33%, with staffing levels and turnover and communication with families each at 25%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 83%
- Food and dining 50%
- Communication with families 50%
- Activities and social life 42%
- Cleanliness 42%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staff attitude 33%
- Staffing levels and turnover 25%
- Communication with families 25%
“We’ve worked with Lori Frost Life Enrichment Coordinator at Providence Park ( The Village) and now The Delaney, both facilities are in Waco. Lori has a very upbeat personality and is wonderful to work with. She’s one on one with the residents. She’s a keeper!”
“All of the caregivers provided very loving care to my hospice patient who lived at this facility. Their manager Felicia leads by example. Felicia always made time to collaborate with me regarding plan of care and medications. Sharon Hammond RN, MSN Gentle Transitions Hospice”
“The team at Mercy House Assisted Living goes above and beyond to make residents feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. You can really tell they are passionate about what they do. The atmosphere is peaceful and friendly, and communication with families has been great.”
Assisted Living in Waco: the figures
- •Of the 11 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (10), laundry service (10), 24-hour staff (10), gathering / activity spaces (10), housekeeping (10), dietary accommodations (10).
How families pay for assisted living in Texas
Most families in Texas cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on retirement income, savings and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family already holds a policy, can also help offset the monthly cost, though it's worth reviewing the policy details early since coverage and waiting periods vary. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care, and it's worth looking into eligibility well before a move is needed since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Texas. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Texas.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Waco, 590 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Waco ask about.
- Home Care in Texas: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Waco: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Waco, Texas?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 assisted living communities in Waco, Texas, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Waco are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Residency at Ridgewood (5★, 10 ratings), Mercy House Living Springs (4.8★, 50 ratings), The Delaney at Lake Waco (4.7★, 193 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Waco?
Beyond assisted living, Waco has skilled nursing / long term care (12 communities), memory care (9 communities), home health (7 communities), independent living (6 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Waco?
Families rate Waco assisted living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 590 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Waco assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Waco communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 83%), food and dining (mentioned for 50%), communication with families (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (50%), staff attitude (33%), staffing levels and turnover (25%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Waco?
Yes. Of the 11 Waco communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Waco bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
