Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community

Nursing Home · Waco, TX

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number455670

Contact & location

1900 W State Hwy 6
Waco, TX 76712
Mc Lennan County
Phone
(254) 776-9681
ZIP code
76712 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
90
Residents per day
73.5 (82% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Eastland Memorial Hospital District
Medicare certified since
August 26, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
—
Registered nurses (RN)
—
Licensed practical nurses
—
Nurse aides
—
Weekend total
—
Nursing staff turnover
82.1 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
89.5 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 15, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
27 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-15 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-06-16
2025-06-15 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-03
2025-06-15 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-15 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-06-15 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-07
2025-06-15 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-03
2025-06-15 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-16
2025-06-15 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-15 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-16
2025-06-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-15 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-06-15 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-16
2025-04-30 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-01
2024-12-17 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-12-17 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-12-17 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-12-17 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-09-11 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-05-01 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-05-01 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-05-01 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-05-01 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-05-01 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-02
2023-10-13 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-17
2023-03-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-13
2023-03-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $14,267 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-06-15Fine$14,267

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Eastland Memorial Hospital District (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Matthews, Ted (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cohen, Bradford (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
DHC Opco-Waco, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Davidson, David (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community?

Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community have?

It has 90 certified beds and cares for about 74 residents per day.

Has Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $14,267 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Ridgecrest Retirement and Healthcare Community?

(254) 776-9681. The facility is located at 1900 W State Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76712.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.