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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waco, AL
Waco is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 45 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Waco, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Waco is about $3,728, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 379 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Grayson, Needmore and Mount Hope.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are committed to creating a lifestyle where those who live with us can age gracefully in good mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. We cherish our residents by providing the services they need with the dignity they deserve. We have beautiful spacious apartments with various floor...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Green Oaks Inn established in 1984 has been a pioneer of memory care assisted living in the state of Alabama. Green Oaks Inn continues to serve as a role model for others who offer this type of housing for the elderly in Alabama. The facility is licensed to provide care for up to thirty-two...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of nursing homes in Waco, AL
The average cost of senior living in Waco is $3,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Bay, AL with an average of $2,630 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waco, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waco, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waco
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waco
Hilltop at Glenwood in Florence, AL
3.5
My loved one was previously a resident at Hilltop at Glenwood and the overall experience was good. The staff is friendly, but I do feel like there is a lack of communication between them. Overall, I would recommend Hilltop at Glenwood to others who are looking for a Memory Care facility.
The Terrace at Priceville in Decatur, AL
5.0
What our family likes most about The Terrace at Priceville is the friendliness of the staff. Yes, we would recommend them to other families, but they are very expensive to [fee removed] a month. The community is Cissy with active vies in morning and afternoon, nurses communicate. The Terrace ...
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Waco nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waco nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waco, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Waco nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Waco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waco, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waco nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Waco Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waco, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waco nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waco, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waco nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waco, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waco nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Waco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waco, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and The Renaissance of Florence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waco, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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