Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation
2501 Maple Ave, Waco, TX 76707 · Mc Lennan County
For-profit · 162 certified beds · 40% occupancy · (254) 752-0311
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Ivy Creek Wellness & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is 2% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 3 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.21 nurse hours per resident per day. 2% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 64.7% · RN turnover: 85.7%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0602 · Feb 6, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 9, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jul 23, 2025Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jul 23, 2025Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0688 · Jul 23, 2025Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Jul 23, 2025Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0926 · Jul 23, 2025Corrected Aug 15, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0576 · Jun 13, 2024Corrected Jul 8, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 13, 2024Corrected Jul 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jun 13, 2024Corrected Jul 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0684 · Jun 13, 2024Corrected Jul 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 15 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Opco Skilled Management chain (68 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.2★.