Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation
Waco, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455478) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $149,039
Phone: (254) 752-0311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.21 hours per resident per day, with only 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 64.7%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $149,039.00, with no payment denials. CMS data for this facility does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Certified for Medicare and Medicaid, the facility has 162 certified beds and an average daily census of 64.7 residents. It has been certified since May 18, 1983.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ivy Creek holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.209 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.365 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $149,039.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status are indicated in this data.
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average chain-wide rating of 2.3 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 64.7%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $149,039.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 162 certified beds with an average daily census of 64.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 18, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (currently 2 out of 5), quality measures (3 out of 5), and staffing (1 out of 5), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 254-752-0311 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover touring details; contact the facility at 254-752-0311 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455478?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.