The Chateau Waco

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was The Brazos of Waco.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from September 26, 2025 from $24,845 to $16,149.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2026.

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• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 27, 2025 from $38,960 to $25,325.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2025.

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CMS fine of $16,149 on September 26, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2025.

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CMS fine of $16,149 on August 28, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from November 24, 2024 from $22,205 to $14,433.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0341 from the fire safety inspection on December 18, 2024.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0580. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

407 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0695. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2023.

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CMS fine of $25,325 on February 27, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

• Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 28, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

• Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

411 of 1,177 Texas homes (35%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2024.

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CMS fine of $14,433 on November 24, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

• Citation F0810. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

• Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 16, 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 16, 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 16, 2023.

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