105 TAMPICO DR, Hewitt, TX 76643
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About St. Anthony's Care Center
St. Anthony's Care Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Waco, Texas residents during their most vulnerable transitions. Our 4-star CMS-rated team delivers compassionate recovery care with clinical expertise, helping patients regain independence and return home stronger.
Community at a glance
Capacity
120 residents
Medicare rating
4 of 5 stars
Location
Waco, TX
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
7501 BAGBY AVE., Waco, Texas 76712
Medicare inspection and quality record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- St. Anthony's Care Center changed ownership in the last 12 months. Ratings may reflect the previous owner.
Medicare rates St. Anthony's Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as above average. The average across Texas's nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 19 minutes with each resident a day, above the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.
Medicare fined St. Anthony's Care Center once in the last three years, $3,276 in total.
Overall
4 of 5
above average
Combines the three ratings below
Health inspections
4 of 5
above average
Results of state inspections over three years
Staffing
2 of 5
below average
Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover
Quality of resident care
2 of 5
below average
Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization
Texas average: 2.7 stars across 1,177 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 19 minutesAbove the Texas average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 17 minutesBelow the Texas average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 63%Above the Texas average |
Inspections
16 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
March 26, 2026 · Standard inspection · 4 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 19, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 19, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 19, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 19, 2026
December 18, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 15, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 15, 2025Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jan 15, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 15, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 15, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 15, 2025
December 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 18, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 18, 2024
May 7, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 9, 2024
November 9, 2023 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 7, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 13, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 7, 2023
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $3,276 in the last three years.
- December 12, 2024Fine: $3,276
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- South Limestone Hospital District
- Medicare-certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 99
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- April 23, 2019
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 676462
Location
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7501 BAGBY AVE.Waco, TX 76712
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Questions about St. Anthony's Care Center
What is St. Anthony's Care Center's Medicare star rating?+
Medicare rates St. Anthony's Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). Health inspections: 4 stars. Staffing: 2 stars. Quality of resident care: 2 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of September 1, 2026.
How did St. Anthony's Care Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on March 26, 2026 and cited 4 health deficiencies. The Texas average is 9.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at St. Anthony's Care Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 19 minutes with each resident per day, including 17 minutes from registered nurses. 63% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has St. Anthony's Care Center been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined St. Anthony's Care Center once in the last three years, totaling $3,276.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.