Providence Park - St. Elizabeth Place in Waco, TX, offers a wide range of living options for seniors, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Retreat Stays, so whether someone needs a little extra help with daily tasks, specialized memory care, or medical support and rehabilitation, this place provides care plans that suit changing needs over time, and since it's right next to Ascension Providence Hospital, residents can transition between different types of care more easily if health needs change, and there's also access to At Home Choices like PACE, Adult Day Services, and Hospice care for those who need support at home. The community has 90 licensed beds and a choice of room styles, including studios, single rooms, two-bedroom units, semi-private, and private rooms, and they make it easy for people to stay comfortable and safe with features like safety and handicap supports, indoor common areas, housekeeping, maintenance, washers and dryers, cable TV, guest parking, and WiFi. Residents can join a variety of programs like television and movie nights, game and activity rooms, educational classes, social activities, arts and crafts projects, and wellness and health programs, so there are plenty of ways to keep busy and meet neighbors. Spiritual and religious activities are part of the schedule, whether right there or off-site, and they've got a focus on making everyone feel included no matter their faith background.
There's a classic dining room and an on-site diner, plus the chefs and meal planners prepare nutritious meals using good ingredients, and those cafes, a fitness center, and a salon/barbershop on the property add to the upkeep of health and social connections. The staff includes nurses and care professionals skilled in areas like diabetic care, wound care, incontinence care, occupational therapy, non-ambulatory, and high-acuity care, and they offer help with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and managing medication, so that those who need some assistance can get it. Memory care teams are specially trained, and people with dementia or Alzheimer's have programs and activities designed for their needs, which can help reduce confusion or prevent wandering. Medical services include podiatry, nurses on staff, and therapy options, and the team works closely with residents and their families to develop individualized care and wellness plans, keeping everyone informed with ongoing family outreach and education.
Providence Park handles scheduled transportation for residents to help get to appointments, events, and outings, and amenities like three cafes, eight nearby pharmacies, more than fifty physicians, thirty restaurants, a theater, a place of worship, and local hospitals add convenience. The environment is set up so people can age in place, with a focus on independence and safety, and the facility is clean, safe, and secure. The mission's inspired by Catholic roots and the Ascension Living Mission, yet everyone can join in spiritual or devotional activities no matter what faith they follow. The staff pays attention to each person's health goals and supports active, social living-there are even virtual tours, floor plans, and testimonials online so people can see what to expect before moving in, and there are clear move-in procedures, billing options, waiting list details, and assessments to help families make good decisions. The community respects and follows federal laws for equal housing and employment, including protections for gender identity and orientation, so everyone has a fair chance to live here comfortably.
