2501 Maple Ave, Waco, TX 76707
Call The Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation directly(254) 752-0311The Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Waco, Texas. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 2.74 hours per resident per day, below the Texas average of 3.40. Its most recent inspection on Jul 23, 2025 cited 5 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the Texas and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Texas avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.74 | 3.40 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.82 | 2.01 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.5% | 51.5% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 5.0 | 9.1 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
2501 Maple Ave
Waco, TX 76707
455478
For profit - Corporation
162
63.0
Medicare and Medicaid
1983-05-18
Gulf Coast Ltc Partners (20 facilities)
Urban
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CMS gives The Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
The Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation reports 2.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Texas average of 3.40.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 5 deficiencies.
The Highlands Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified for 162 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (254) 752-0311. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
