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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waco, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waco nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Waco, TN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Waco or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waco.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pottsville, Rally Hill and Sowell Ford.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Waco, TN

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Photo of Country Cottage - Lawrenceburg
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9.4
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18 reviews
9.4
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My loved one was previously a resident at Country Cottage Lawrenceburg and the whole experience at this facility was great. Everything was excellent. The move in process was easy. Based on our experience, I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
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49%
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25%
3 star
13%
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Based on our families experience so far with Keestone Senior Community we would recommend them to other families. Our loved one says the meals and dining experience has been wonderful, but they could use a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Keestone Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrenceburg, TN. Lawrenceburg is a city in Lawrence County located on the banks of Shoal Creek and home to over 14,000 residents. Located near Nashville, Lawrenceburg has a handful of stores, shops, restaurants and fairs where...
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Photo of The Bridge at Columbia
1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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13 reviews
8.4
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13 reviews
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I would tell them that we were very lucky to find this place . Help and information on the veterans discount was vital in getting mom such a nice place. A Place for Mom helped a lot and I would refer them...
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.
The Bridge at Columbia, Tennessee, offers a fulfilling retirement to seniors looking for an active assisted living community to call home.With a variety of resort-style services and amenities, The Bridge at Columbia strives to provide each resident the care and support they deserve. Professional...
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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23 reviews
8.2
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23 reviews
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I have had multiple loved ones be in this Community. They all have been pleased with the care they have received. I enjoy having the staff give me updates frequently. I would recommend this Community to...
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.
Find a Better Kind of Senior LivingThere’s a different senior living lifestyle out here waiting for you, with fewer worries and more options for living life well. The stress and isolation that comes from living at home isn’t the only way. We are an assisted living community in Columbia,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Conveniently located off James Campbell Blvd, on Union Place just down from Maury Regional Hospital, Morning Pointe of Columbia is a single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 28 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 15...
Photo of Keestone at Hewitt House Assisted Living
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6.5
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2 reviews
6.5
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The community of people, my dad has made a friend and that makes me happy. I would recommend them, but I will say, just like most community environments it's important that a family member makes sure that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
    Historical, Assisted Living at it's best!  The Hewitt House where all your dreams of a relaxing, comfortable retirement lifestyle can come true.  Built in 1830 the Hewitt House has been home to many people through the years.       Since 1983 we...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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
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
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Waco, TN

The average cost of senior living in Waco is $3,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynnville, TN with an average of $3,359 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waco, TN vs. nearby cities

Waco, TN
$3,560/mo
$3,359/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waco, TN vs. the state and national average

Waco, TN
$3,560/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waco vs. other types of senior living

$3,560/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,560/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Waco, TN by room type

Studio
$3,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,527/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,200/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Waco over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Waco

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waco

Country Cottage - Lawrenceburg

4.8
I love Country Cottage! It is a home away from home. It’s clean, beautiful and friendly. The individual apartments are so nice to give your loved one privacy and space, yet they can eat together with friends. I can visit my husband anytime I want. He gets round the clock care. The meals are ...
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The Bridge at Columbia

3.8
They are better than average. Some staff are excellent others not. They are dealing with the current societal challenges of finding and retaining good employees with good attitudes who truly care. Disclaimer: This is 2nd hand info since my dad has been with mom at meals for 6+ months... #1 ...
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Brookdale Columbia

4.0
The minimum requirement for respite stay is 2 weeks for the first time. They said we might be able to do 1 week if we use them again. It was more expensive than other facilities that I looked at, but it was all on one level and less confusing for Mom to acclimate to. We were pleased with the ...
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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, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
18.6%
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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, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
5.9%
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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, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
3.7%
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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, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
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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, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.4%
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Country Cottage - Lawrenceburg, Keestone Senior Community and The Bridge at Columbia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waco, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Waco, Tennessee. See the full list.

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