Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare CommunityCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1900 W State Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76712
- CCN
- 455670
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 90
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 74
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 15 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $14,267 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | McLennan County median | Texas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 18 homes in the county, 1,177 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Texas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 15 Jun 2025 | 13 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 1 May 2024 | 11 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2025 | Fine | $14,267 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Texas median | Texas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | No data | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | No data | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | No data | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | No data | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | No data | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 82.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 89.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.7% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Eastland Memorial Hospital District
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland Memorial Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 May 2021 |
| DHC Opco-Waco, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 May 2021 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in McLennan County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine Center | Waco | 5 of 5 | 5 | $13,065 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Waco | 2 of 5 | 4 | $14,952 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation | Waco | 1 of 5 | 17 | $73,108 | 19 Mar 2025 | |
| Avir at Jeffrey Place | Waco | 3 of 5 | 3 | $22,382 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation | Waco | 2 of 5 | 6 | $55,900 | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Avir at Waco | Waco | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 6 Feb 2026 | |
| Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation | Waco | 1 of 5 | 9 | $149,039 | 23 Jul 2025 | |
| The Chateau Waco | Waco | 1 of 5 | 7 | $72,056 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| St. Anthony's Care Center | Waco | 4 of 5 | 4 | $3,276 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation | Hewitt | 3 of 5 | 4 | $33,539 | 17 Apr 2025 | |
| Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation | Waco | 1 of 5 | 6 | $107,407 | 22 Apr 2026 | |
| Crestview Healthcare Residence | Waco | 4 of 5 | 4 | $56,550 | 19 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Texas Health and Human Services: complaint and incident intakeThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Texas, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community (CCN 455670). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ridgecrest-retirement-and-healthcare-community-waco-tx-455670/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 15 Jun 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 13 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 1 May 2024.
- Who operates Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names DHC Opco-Waco, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 6 homes in Texas as Special Focus Facilities and 30 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.