The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 2-star (below average) rated 162-bed nursing home in WACO, Texas. It has 5 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

the highlands nursing and rehabilitation

2501 MAPLE AVE · WACO, TX 76707
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.38
Total Nurse Hours/Day
2.74
RN Turnover
60.0%
Total Staff Turnover
63.5%
Facility Info
Beds
162
Avg. Residents/Day
63
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
5
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$241,937
Number of Penalties
4

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
April 2025 Fine $138,753
December 2023 Fine $8,954
April 2023 Fine $94,230
April 2023 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation?
The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined or penalized?
Yes, The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation has 4 penalty record(s) on file totaling $241,937.
How many deficiencies does The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation have?
The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation has 5 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation compare to other nursing homes in WACO?
Visit our WACO, Texas nursing homes page to see how The Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation ranks against other facilities in the area.