Ridgecrest Retirement And Healthcare Community
Waco, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455670) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,267
Phone: (254) 776-9681 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgecrest Retirement And Healthcare Community has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for Ridgecrest Retirement And Healthcare Community in the available data. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 82.1%, and its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Ridgecrest Retirement And Healthcare Community has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,267.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Ridgecrest Retirement And Healthcare Community is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waco, Texas (McLennan County), with 90 certified beds and an average of 73.5 residents. The facility is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgecrest holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star. These ratings reflect CMS's most recent published data.
Nurse staffing turnover is reported at 82.1%. Total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day are not included in the data provided.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,267.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation were indicated in the data provided for this facility. The facility's chain affiliation, if any, is not specified in the data provided.
Families considering this facility should review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current and complete information, as star ratings are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ridgecrest 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?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse and RN hours per resident per day are not reported in the available data, but nursing staff turnover is 82.1% and the CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,267.00 and 0 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 Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgecrest has 90 certified beds and an average of 73.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; chain affiliation is not specified in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 26, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — and for Ridgecrest these are 1, 2, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (254) 776-9681 or 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) 776-9681 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455670?state=TX.
Is there a memory care unit or specialized dementia care available?
The data provided does not specify memory care services; contact the facility at (254) 776-9681 to confirm.
What is current bed availability at this facility?
Availability is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at (254) 776-9681 or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
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.