Assisted Living Communities in Waco, TX

"My mother is staying at The Village at Providence Park. She has been there for a long time. It is sort of opened up now. They have been changing the rules and things have been improving. They had residents on lockdown like everybody else. She is in assisted living now, but she was in independent living. You could visit as long as your loved one is in independent living. They were not allowing any visitation in the assisted living side, but they have since loosened up. She likes it there. I was able to dine before Covid and the food was good. They have a very nice facility. I know they have alot of activities. They take them out places and they have a recreation center."

"We really like Arbor House of Waco, my mom is happy there. Her attitude is so much better now. She has been getting very good care. I know they have different activities there, but I'm not sure what my mom participates in. They always have jigsaw puzzles going on a couple of tables in one area, however, with my mother's macular degeneration, there are a lot of things she can't do anymore. They do serve breakfast, lunch, and the evening meal and the food is good. The staff is fantastic. They're always nice. At the other facility, my mom pushed the button when she needed help, but who knew when anyone would ever come. However, here, their policy is within five minutes there should be someone there with them, and it is always less than five minutes."

"While in Waco looking at assisted living facilities, we visited Ridgecrest Retirement Limited. From the moment we arrived, we could see that this was a well-tended facility. The staff was professional, yet caring and kind. They understood how challenging it is to find a new home for a loved one and put us at ease. They have many staff and everyone seems to work in a team-like environment to attend to the needs of the residents. They provide a full range of services - from therapy to special needs and activities - in addition to the usual living and meal offerings. What intrigued us the most was the educational materials offered to friends and family, to make the transition smoother. This facility had one of the most impressive activities systems we've seen thus far. From regularly scheduled exercise, to group and individual activities for residents in their own rooms or the communal rooms, they really go out of their way to see that the residents are content and not bored. The community volunteers that come on a regular basis are an added bonus, such as the Texas Therapy Dogs. The children from daycares and elementary schools often perform musical programs and take part in arts and craft activities with residents. They even have regular meetings with the residents to find out what else they would like to do. There is a monthly newsletter that is distributed to everyone, including families. Every area we visited was clean, fresh, bright and well-lit. The living quarters were all spacious and warmly decorated. The apartments were decorated often with personal items and furniture of their choice. Each unit was equipped with an emergency call system. This is a very well-thought out community of caring staff for residents who all appear to be well-cared for and content. "

"Excellent Facility! My mom is there it feels like an upscale hotel with the great food and rooms. The staff are so nice and attentive. They always have fun activities and have an onsite salon and manicurist."

"Living Springs Village provides such a cozy family atmosphere for our mother as her Alzheimer's advances. She has made so many sweet friends. The ratio of caregivers to residents is designed so that each resident receives lots of personal attention. Every day has opportunities for various activities and and frequently there is musical entertainment. We have such confidence in the directors and how easily we can communicate with them. I no longer go to bed each night worried about my mother living alone. Now she is in the perfect place for her needs in this season of her life."

"My mother moved into Providence Village in Waco. So far they have been great. The facility is well kept, clean, and maintained. The food is good, they are very well fed. Even with COVID still going on they are not doing 100 percent of their activities yet, they're at about 50 percent to 60 percent of them, so there's still a lot going on. They do bingo, obviously. As a matter of fact they never even stopped bingo. They set the chairs up outside everybody's room and call bingo from the hallway. They have church service there, they have two different ones, a Catholic organization and a non-denominational service. They are still doing some of the activities where they take people to places, not the doctors' appointments, but out shopping. Still going on some of the field trips where it is safe. Once a week they have what they call "afternoon delight," which can vary from cookies, cakes, and ice cream. Just something to bright up the week. I have eaten there only once, but my mother says the food is really good and I know they actually have a chef there. As for activities, they are doing more than any other place. Eventually, they will get back to doing everything that they were doing. For the price, I think they are probably on the lower end considering all that they provide."

"This facility is like no other senrior care facility I have ever visited. Bentley House specializes in caring for alzheimer's and dementia patients. The furnishings are nice. The staff works hard to help their resident's live the most normal life that they can. They have the standard things like nutritous meals, exercise programs, medication management, etc. But in addition at Bentley House they have social activities and game nights that residents and their families participate in. The staff works closely with the families in their efforts to help their residents live their best lives while battling dementia and alzheimers, It takes special training and dedication to give these resindets the best care. The Bentley House staff has this training and dedication to their residents. "

"We decided to stop in at the Thompson Home assisted living facility since we were in the Waco area, looking at other facility options for our uncle. the grounds looked well-tended as we drove up. The staff greeted us at the door and was very accommodating, even though we didn't have an appointment. They graciously offered to give us a tour without notice. The foyer was nicely decorated, as were all of the rooms that we visited. There are many activities here, from cards to movies and reading. They also take the residents out to local happenings in the vicinity. The food and dining options looked appetizing. It was clear that someone really took the time to design some nice menu offerings. They also offer snacks any time requested, in addition to suggesting them throughout the day. Each resident's dietary needs are tended to individually. There are private rooms for visiting and a nice library -- and they visit the local library on a weekly basis. There are also visits from the local churches and many citizens are active in the community - coming by for extended visits. They do individual care plans with recommendations for exercise, planned activities and health care. We could see that each person is treated with dignity and respect here and that our uncle could call this very caring facility home. "

"We decided to check out the Donna Berry Community Home while in Waco looking for a suitable place for our uncle. The grounds looked like they were well tended. We could see around the back that there was a lot of really nice park-like space to enjoy. The staff who greeted us at the door were very pleasant. We could see the kindness of the staff and how they interacted with the residents, which was really sweet. The communal living room was nicely decorated, warm and spacious. All of the rooms were very homey, which our uncle would really enjoy. The dining rooms had comfortable seating and were also easy access. We saw some residents on walkers, while many were totally ambulatory. They adjust the level of care accordingly. The living spaces were very nice - spacious enough to be comfortable in - some with more room to have guests. The food looked really appetizing and snacks are offered regularly throughout the day. You can reserve spaces for family and friend events, from parties to barbeques. The staff will also see that food is catered as you like. The activities ranged from reading to cards and other games -- and special events in the common areas, like birthday parties. The residents are also taken out daily and weekly for walks, exercise and to participate in local events around the city. The private living quarters were well-kept and nicely decorated, to the taste of residents. They can bring in favorite furnishings and decorations as they like. Our uncle has some favorite pieces, so we are glad to know that he can bring them here if he chooses to. This is a really nice facility -- with kind and caring staff who treat the residents with dignity and respect in a kind and caring fashion. "

"I am a resident of Country Club Retirement Community Assisted Living. They're all alike and it depends on their location as to the price. They have a courtyard and their own space in the courtyard, and the ones to the front are a little higher than the ones at the back but they all have a little patio. We have a pretty good-sized kitchen. We have a microwave and then some of them have a dining room, a small dining table, and chairs in there. Then the living area which is big in my bedroom. The apartments are very spacious. We have a window and we have our own individual air and ceiling fans, and then we have the back door out to our patio. Each room has its own air and heat and a ceiling fan. Then when you come into the kitchen, we have a little pantry and a little pantry closet. You have your lavatory and the countertop, and a big walking closet. The rooms are very spacious. It has a computer set up, some of them have their own. The best area is separate. You have your commode and walk in the shower. We have our meals. There is a sunroom with couches where you can sit and read. We have a big exercise room and we also do bingo and games. We have a hairdresser. If you want to do your laundry, there is no charge. We have two washers and a dryer. We have a church and on Sunday morning we have a regular preacher and at 4:00 on Sunday afternoon, ministerial alliance. They rotate and we have them. They bring music. The staff is very good, very caring. The food is good. They usually give us a choice. The building is nice and it's very clean."

"I have a friend that is currently living at the Sunset Home. Her days are spent listening to the bands that come play or participating in art class or exercise classes. She is always smiling and has nothing but great things to say. The nursing staff is knowledgeable and caring. I would reccomend this place to anyone who asks!"