St. Anthony'S Care Center
7501 Bagby Ave., Waco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County
For-profit · 120 certified beds · 83% occupancy · (254) 666-8003
The U.S. government (CMS) rates St. Anthony'S Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.
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.
4.31 nurse hours per resident per day. 32% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 62.8% · RN turnover: 60%
Safety & compliance flags
- Changed ownership in last 12 months
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 F0812 · Mar 26, 2026Corrected Apr 19, 2026
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 F0550 · Mar 26, 2026Corrected Apr 19, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Mar 26, 2026Corrected Apr 19, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Mar 26, 2026Corrected Apr 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Actual harmTag F0686 · Dec 12, 2024ComplaintCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Actual harmTag F0755 · Dec 12, 2024ComplaintCorrected Dec 18, 2024
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 F0550 · Dec 18, 2024Corrected Jan 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0726 · Dec 18, 2024Corrected Jan 15, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 18, 2024Corrected Jan 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0655 · Dec 18, 2024Corrected Jan 15, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 16 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.