Nursing home

The Brazos of Waco

2430 Market Place Drive, Waco, TX, 76711

CMS ownership records associate this facility with The Ensign Group · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for The Brazos of Waco, with 33 inspection citations on record (6 higher severity). Federal records include $72,056 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
123
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Mc Lennan Co. avg 2.24Texas avg 2.7This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Mc Lennan Co. avg: 2.24. Texas avg: 2.7.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

33
Citations on record
6
Higher severity (G–L)
22
From complaints
2
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32022
62023
112024
122025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

4 records · $72,056 total · Nov 24, 2024–Sep 26, 2025
  1. Sep 26, 2025$16,149
  2. Aug 28, 2025$16,149
  3. Feb 27, 2025$25,325
  4. Nov 24, 2024$14,433

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)2.63%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)8.18%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.35%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
South Limestone Hospital District5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Keetch, ChadCORPORATE OFFICER
Price, LarryCORPORATE OFFICER
Kendrick Healthcare LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hicks, HeatherOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ensign Services IncADP OF THE SNF
Kendrick Healthcare LLCADP OF THE SNF
Lake Waco Health Holdings LLCADP OF THE SNF
Flowers, AdamADP OF THE SNF
Hicks, HeatherADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Mc Lennan County.

2430 Market Place Drive, Waco
Mc Lennan County · TX · 76711
123 certified beds31.4996, -97.1600

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Avir at Beaumont
CCN 455001
Beaumont, TX121Shown$52,494
Avir at New Braunfels
CCN 455020
New Braunfels, TX112Not shown$147,263
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil
CCN 455069
Temple, TX555Not shown$0
Knopp Healthcare and Rehab Center Inc
CCN 455278
Fredericksburg, TX443Not shown$0
Sharpville Residence and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 455333
Houston, TX443Not shown$8,431
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
CCN 455351
Bryan, TX222Not shown$12,375

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Brazos of Waco's CMS rating?

The Brazos of Waco has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Brazos of Waco located?

The Brazos of Waco is located at 2430 Market Place Drive, Waco, TX, 76711 in Mc Lennan County, and CMS lists 123 certified beds.

Does The Brazos of Waco have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $72,056 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for The Brazos of Waco over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does The Brazos of Waco's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Brazos of Waco's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.24 across 17 facilities in Mc Lennan County, and 2.7 across Texas. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Brazos of Waco's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Brazos of Waco's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
676409
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
123
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 33 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 23, 20260842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 23, 2026
Sep 26, 20250760JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceSep 20, 2025
Aug 28, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2025
Aug 28, 20250689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2025
Jul 30, 20250627DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2025
Jul 1, 20250644DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 9, 2025
Mar 20, 20250580KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 21, 2025
Mar 20, 20250684KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 21, 2025
Feb 27, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2025
Feb 27, 20250695JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2025
Jan 8, 20250684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250695EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250880EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Dec 18, 20240641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 18, 20240656EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 18, 20240677EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 18, 20240686EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 18, 20240761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Nov 24, 20240689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceNov 23, 2024
Feb 28, 20240623DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Feb 28, 20240809EComplaint, Infection controlDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Feb 28, 20240810EComplaint, Infection controlDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Feb 28, 20240880EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 19, 2024
Jan 16, 20240755EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2024
Oct 26, 20230656EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 16, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 33 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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