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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Waco, TX for 2024

Waco, Texas, is a thriving city in central Texas, south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It’s home to just shy of 140,000 people, and around 12% — or about 17,000 residents — are aged 65 or older. Seniors who need medical care can find it at one of the area’s major hospitals, including Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and Ascension Providence Hospital. The cost of nursing home care in the Waco area is very affordable compared to the national average. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the cost of a semiprivate room for nursing care in Waco is only $4,745 compared to the U.S. average of $7,756.

Nursing home care is needed when someone is unable to care for themselves and needs around-the-clock supervision. Nursing home staff feed residents, dispense medications, take care of any medical needs and ensure the residents’ overall well-being. Seniors who are still able to move around independently and aren’t experiencing cognitive impairment or memory issues may be able to receive care at an assisted living facility or receive home health services.

This guide includes information on nursing home costs in the Waco area, as well as links to resources and services that can be helpful for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Waco, Texas

Seniors in Waco pay approximately $4,745 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, and private accommodations cost $5,734 on average

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Waco, Texas, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs an average of $4,745, which is about $274 cheaper than the Texas average of $5,019 and $3,011 less expensive than the national median of $7,756. Compared to all the surrounding cities, Waco is the cheapest. Dallas and Killeen are very close in price, coming in at $5,171 and $5,191, respectively. Austin is about $450 more expensive than Waco at $5,201 per month, and College Station is the most expensive in the immediate surrounding area at $5,262

Waco

$4,745

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

Killeen

$5,191

College Station

$5,262

Dallas

$5,171

Austin

$5,201

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When family members are looking at nursing home care costs, it’s also a good idea to compare the costs of other types of senior care. This helps family members make the best decisions for their loved ones and the type of care they need. In the Waco area, adult day health care is the cheapest, costing an average of $975 per month. Assisted living is next, with prices averaging $3,763. Both home care and home health care are a bit more expensive, coming in at $4,004 and bridging the gap between assisted living and nursing home care. A semiprivate room is the most affordable type of nursing home care and costs an average of $4,745 per month in Waco, while a private room costs about $5,743.

Home care

$4,004

Home health care

$4,004

Adult day health care

$975

Assisted living

$3,763

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$4,745

Nursing home (private room)

$5,743

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Waco, Texas

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Waco, Texas

The following table provides resources for seniors in the Waco, Texas, area who may need help remaining at home.

ResourceContactService
Harrison Senior Center(254) 772-9317The Harrison Senior Center located in Waco provides seniors with a place to connect with the community and stay active and engaged in hobbies and friendships. The center is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and hosts various activities, including gardening and exercise classes.
Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging(254) 292-1800The Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging helps connect seniors in Waco and the surrounding areas with area agencies, resources and other support services that can help them remain at home as long as possible or make the transition to nursing home care easier. The Area Agency on Aging provides information to seniors about Medicare benefits and care coordination and offers a caregiver support group and training seminars.
Meals on Wheels Waco(254) 752-0316For seniors who are no longer able to make meals for themselves, the Waco chapter of Meals on Wheels can provide some assistance. Qualifying seniors can get daily meals delivered, and volunteers can also do very basic wellness checks while they're there to ensure the recipients are in good health.

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