Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waco, TX
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Asher Point Independent Living of Waco
3209 Village Green Dr, Waco, TX 76710 (0.5 mi from city center)Asher Point Independent Living of Waco is an independent living community offering spacious accommodations, amenities, and services for seniors in a safe and social environment.
Right at Home - Waco, TX
4800 Lakewood Dr. Suite 2A, Waco, TX 76710 (1.6 mi from city center)Right at Home provides in-home care and assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities in Waco, TX.
Right At Home Central Texas
4800 Lakewood Drive Suite 6A, Waco, TX 76710 (1.6 mi from city center)Right at Home Central Texas provides in-home caregiver services for seniors, the disabled, veterans, or anyone in need in Waco, Temple, and surrounding communities.
Stilwell Retirement Residence
5400 Laurel Lake Dr, Waco, TX 76710 (1.8 mi from city center)Stilwell Retirement Residence is an independent living facility in Waco, Texas, providing affordable, quality retirement residence that is supportive, secure, and offers an attractive living environment.
Mercy House Waco
4308 N 19th St, Waco, TX 76708 (1.8 mi from city center)Mercy House Waco is a small senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services.
Brookdale Lakeshore
1700 Lakeshore Drive, Waco, TX 76708 (2.3 mi from city center)Brookdale Lakeshore is an Assisted Living community located at 1700 Lakeshore Drive in Waco, TX.
Visiting Angels Waco, TX
1514 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 (2.9 mi from city center)Visiting Angels in Waco, TX offers personalized in-home care services for seniors to help them live independently and comfortably.
The Delaney at Lake Waco
2121 W Highway 6, Waco, TX 76710 (3 mi from city center)The Delaney at Lake Waco is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
Visiting Angels of Waco, TX
1514 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 (3.1 mi from city center)Visiting Angels provides non-medical home care services to seniors and disabled adults in Waco, Temple, and surrounding communities in Bell and McLennan Counties, TX.
Brookdale Lake Brazos
3801 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Waco, TX 76708 (3.1 mi from city center)Brookdale Lake Brazos provides assisted living and memory care services in a beautiful community setting with a range of amenities and activities.
Ascension Living Providence Village
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712 (3.1 mi from city center)Ascension Living Providence Village is a Continuing Care Community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-Term Rehab, Long-term Care, and Memory Support.
Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community
1900 W Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712 (3.2 mi from city center)Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community is a continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.
The Brazos of Waco
2430 Marketplace Dr., Waco, TX 76711 (3.6 mi from city center)A luxurious community focused on wellness and independence through rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.
Emerald Cottages of Waco
2412 Marketplace Dr, Waco, TX 76711 (3.6 mi from city center)Emerald Cottages of Waco provides an independent living community with spacious cottage-style homes and attached garages, offering a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Arbor House of Waco
2418 Marketplace, Waco, TX 76711 (4.4 mi from city center)Arbor House of Waco is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services in a secure and supportive environment.
Living Springs Village
8601 Old McGregor Rd, Waco, TX 76712 (4.7 mi from city center)Living Springs Village offers elders the finest residential style assisted living in a uniquely designed home limited to 16 residents.
The Blake at Waco
5901 Crosslake Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712 (5.2 mi from city center)The Blake at Waco is a resort-style assisted living and memory care community offering a continuum of services, luxurious amenities, and a focus on hospitality and personal attention.
Lynridge of Waco
5317 Speegleville Road, Waco, TX 76712 (5.4 mi from city center)Lynridge of Waco is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services in Waco, Texas.
Cottages of Oak Springs
1900 Woodgate Dr, Waco, TX 76712 (5.7 mi from city center)Cottages of Oak Springs is a senior community for those 55 and better, offering independent living in one, two, and three bedroom floor plans with various amenities.
Stoney Brook of Hewitt
151 Royal Lane, Hewitt, TX 76643 (5.8 mi from city center)Stoney Brook of Hewitt is a senior living facility offering assisted living and memory care services in Hewitt, Texas.
Home Instead - Hewitt, TX
511 N Hewitt Dr Suite 3, Hewitt, TX 76643 (6.9 mi from city center)Home Instead provides in-home senior care services in Hewitt, TX, offering personalized care for aging adults in the comfort of their own homes.
Wesley House of Hillsboro
110 Outlet Dr, Hillsboro, TX 76645 (31.6 mi from city center)Wesley House of Hillsboro is a charming assisted living community that provides individualized care and a wide range of activities to keep residents physically active and mentally stimulated.
Town Hall Estates
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645 (31.7 mi from city center)Town Hall Estates is a senior living facility offering skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, short and long-term stays, and respite care.
Map of Assisted Living in Waco
Find the right senior living community by location- Asher Point Independent Living of Waco
- Right at Home - Waco, TX
- Right At Home Central Texas
- Stilwell Retirement Residence
- Mercy House Waco
- Brookdale Lakeshore
- Visiting Angels Waco, TX
- The Delaney at Lake Waco
- Visiting Angels of Waco, TX
- Brookdale Lake Brazos
- Ascension Living Providence Village
- Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community
- The Brazos of Waco
- Emerald Cottages of Waco
- Arbor House of Waco
- Living Springs Village
- The Blake at Waco
- Lynridge of Waco
- Cottages of Oak Springs
- Stoney Brook of Hewitt
- Home Instead - Hewitt, TX
- Wesley House of Hillsboro
- Town Hall Estates
Assisted Living Locations in Waco, Texas
Many assisted living facilities in Waco, Texas, are on or near Lake Waco, west of Baylor University and Highway 35. including The Delaney at Lake Waco and Brookdale Lakeshore, east of Highway 84. Assisted living community Residency at Ridgewood is on Cobbs Drive just east of Lake Waco. The Blake at Waco, an assisted living facility on Crosslake Parkway, is located west of Highway 35. It’s south of downtown Waco and southeast of Lake Waco.
Brookdale Lake Brazos and Mercy House Waco assisted living communities are in north Waco, just south of the Waco Mammoth National Monument. West of Lake Waco is Lynridge of Waco Assisted Living & Memory Care on Speegleville Road. Drive north from Lynridge on Highway 84 West in West Waco is Mercy House at Waco on North 19th Street. Also in West Waco, on Old McGregor Road, is Mercy House Living Springs. Ascension Living Providence Village on West Highway 6 is a 14-minute drive from downtown Waco, accessible via Franklin Avenue, and 16 minutes by car to Lake Waco.
Hospitals in Waco, Texas
Several large medical centers are located on Hillcrest Medical Boulevard and Medical Parkway in Waco, Texas. Southeast of Lake Waco is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest on Hillcrest Medical Boulevard just off Highway 6. Baylor Scott is a large, accredited, not-for-profit hospital serving residents of McLennan County and the Central Texas region. Ascension Providence Hospital, a Level II Stroke Center designated by the state, is another full-service hospital in Waco offering 24/7 emergency care north of Highway 6 on Medical Parkway. Ascension Providence Hospital also provides women’s health care, orthopedic care, stroke care, and neurosurgery.
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center is close to I-35 and 15 minutes from downtown Waco. Waco is also home to the Doris Miller Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center on Memorial Drive, near the intersection of South New Road and Beverly Drive. This medical center provides primary care for veterans and current military members, plus specialty doctors, mental health services, lab services, and prescriptions.
Things to Do in Waco, Texas
There are plenty of senior-friendly activities in Waco, Texas, with shopping, museums, and nature and wildlife excursions all within city limits, many of which offer senior discounts. West of the Brazos River in North Waco is Texas Cameron Park and the 52-acre Cameron Park Zoo on North 4th Street. Shoppers can find tasteful gifts and home decor at Magnolia Market on Webster Avenue, on two city blocks in downtown Waco.
Design and architecture enthusiasts might like to take a guided tour of the late 19th-century castle that Chip and Joanna Gaines of the “Fixer Upper” reality show fame remodeled and renovated in 2019. Visitors can also tour where the Gaineses married — the Earle-Harrison House, a Greek Revival-style mansion open to the public on North 5th Street in Waco.
Waco is also home to the Waco Suspension Bridge, the longest suspension bridge west of the Mississippi River when it was completed in 1870. Under the suspension bridge is the Waco Riverwalk, a lighted 7-mile walking trail connecting Baylor University to Cameron Park. The Riverwalk is accessible via several points in downtown Waco and stretches along both banks of the Brazos River. Sculptures and art pieces can be seen from the Waco Suspension Bridge and along the trail.
Visitors can take a guided tour to learn about the Ice Age Columbian mammoth fossils discovered in Waco in the 1970s at the Waco Mammoth National Monument near the Bosque River on Steinbeck Bend Drive. Waco is also a great place to learn about Texas law enforcement history at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum on Texas Ranger Trail in Waco, south of the Brazos River and east of I-35.
Senior Living Statistics for Waco, Texas
Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type
| Housing Type | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $4,764 |
| Memory Care | $4,764 |
| Independent Living | $4,187 |
| Nursing Home: Private Room | $4,460 |
| Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room | $5,295 |
| Nursing Home: Studio | $4,655 |
| Nursing Home: One Bedroom | $5,355 |
Average Cost of Assisted Living in Waco
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Waco | $4,764 |
| Leroy | $4,261 |
| Abbott | $3,861 |
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Waco compares to Texas and the national average:
| Area | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Waco | $4,764 |
| Texas | $4,628 |
| United States | $4,546 |
Senior Living Availability in Waco
Waco
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Waco Senior Demographics
Population
Waco has a population of 141,925.- 48% Male
- 52% Female
Marital Status
- 38.3% Married
- 12.7% Divorced
- 43.7% Never Married
- 5.3% Widowed
Age
Seniors make up about 27.1% of the population.- 9.3% in their 50s
- 8.9% in their 60s
- 5.7% in their 70s
- 3.2% in their 80s
Diversity
- 54% White
- 20.4% Black
- 2% Asian
- 0.4% Native
- 3.7% Identifying as Other
- 19.5% Mixed Race
- 29.9% Hispanic
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Senior Living Ratings Methodology
Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.
Available Care
We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.
Amenities
Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.
Location
Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.
Reviews
We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.
Cost
Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.