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Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare

1900 W State Hwy 6

3.7(62 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
90
Continuum of care
Independent living through skilled nursing on one campus
Respite care
Short-term stays offered for caregiver relief
Hospice & palliative care
On-site hospice and palliative care services
Community history
Serving McLennan County for nearly 40 years

What Families Think

Reviews of Ridgecrest are sharply divided: some families praise attentive, caring staff and a beautiful campus, while others describe serious lapses in care, including slow response times and a report of a resident's death following delayed hospital transfer. Recent reviews mention new management and ongoing remodeling as the community works to rebrand itself.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, kind, and phenomenal
  • Beautiful grounds in a desirable location
  • Facility undergoing remodeling under new management
  • On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Offers respite, palliative, and hospice care

The Bad

  • One report of urine smell throughout the facility
  • One report of ~45-minute wait after call button
  • One report of unprofessional or arguing staff
  • One serious complaint of care delays linked to a resident's death

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About Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare

Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Waco, Texas, offering assisted living, independent living, and short-term and long-term residential care. The community has served McLennan County for nearly 40 years and focuses on recovery, comfort, and individualized health care plans.

The facility specializes in helping patients recover and regain independence after surgery, illness, or injury through short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Residents receive 24-hour compassionate nursing care with personalized attention, and the community maintains clinical excellence while providing support for patients with complex health needs. Licensed therapists offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy as part of ongoing recovery services.

Independent and assisted living programs promote independence, well-being, and an active lifestyle, with a commitment to addressing the emotional, social, and cultural needs of each resident and their families. The community also provides respite care for temporary stays while caregivers take a break, as well as palliative and hospice care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs for those facing serious or terminal illness.

The community emphasizes warm atmosphere, beautiful grounds, and dedicated staff guided by a commitment to resident care and comfort. Staff and physicians work to provide quality resident care within a work environment that values and respects employees while advancing excellence in health care services.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.7overall · 62 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (62)

Michael Ochoa (TheModernRetroGamer)

Jul 2026

via Google

The facility itself is located in a very nice part of Waco.<br><br>This facility states that it is open 24 hours a day, but there is no answering service after hours, not that anyone at the facility returns calls. The communication from Administrative Staff to Family is terrible. You can leave messages, but no one answers or calls back. At one point, one of my family members managed to get ahold of management, and was told the reason they hadn't called was due to them not having any contact information on file, which was a lie.<br><br>The nurses there seem to care. I appreciate what they are trying to do. The management staff seems to not care. At times that I've visited, there is no one manning their front desk, where guests are required to sign in. I was told by management that if I needed someone to ring a bell. What I heard was, expect the same level of service you'd find in a Dollar General.<br><br>And each reason they provide as to why they fail in service is just a poor excuse for mismanagement of their people, budget, and resources.<br><br>Furthermore, I have contacted Priority Management, the company that oversees Ridgecrest. They have yet to return a call. It would seem that they do not care about how their company is viewed.

Thressa Thomas

May 2026

via Google

Relative was actually worse when they left. Next of kin was never contacted, occasional bath. Wound dressing not changed.

Sarah Avants

Apr 2026

via Google

Ridgecrest is amazing and they really care about their residents. You can really feel the love when you walk through the door. Everyone is happy, helpful and kind. The building is being remodeled, and it is looking really nice. The new management is rebranding the entire community for the better.

Denise Oliver

Mar 2026

via Google

I recently moved my sister to the Assisted Living at Ridgecrest. The campus is located in a very desirable location & the grounds are just beautiful. I am so pleased we found Ridgecrest because I don’t have to worry about my sister’s care there. The staff & everyone there are so supportive. Best decision ever!!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare offer?

Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare located?

Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare is located at 1900 W State Hwy 6 in Waco, Texas.

What do families say about Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare?

Reviews of Ridgecrest are sharply divided: some families praise attentive, caring staff and a beautiful campus, while others describe serious lapses in care, including slow response times and a report of a resident's death following delayed hospital transfer. Recent reviews mention new management and ongoing remodeling as the community works to rebrand itself.

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