CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
Waco, TX 76712
County: Mc Lennan Directions Apple Maps Call (254) 870-4874
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Nearest emergency rooms
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Quick answers about Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
What is the phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco?
The main phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco is (254) 870-4874, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (254) 870-4874What is the address of Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco is at 5931 Crosslake Parkway, Waco, TX 76712.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco in Medicare data. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 454150). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Texas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | 588 of 594 plans | BLUE-ADVANTAGE-HMO, MYBLUE-HEALTH | Blue-Advantage-Hmo |
| Antidote Health | 41 of 43 plans | TIERTWO | Tiertwo |
| Ambetter | 17 of 38 plans | – | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Texas
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Balance HSA, Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Standard HSA, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Max, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Secure, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Standard, Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ - Standard HSA Compare plans
What insurance does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Texas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (588 of 594 plans), Antidote Health (41 of 43 plans) and Ambetter (17 of 38 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco take Medicare?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 454150), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco is in network for 588 of 594 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco accept Antidote Health?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco is in network for 41 of 43 plans that Antidote Health sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Antidote Health's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Antidote Health plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco accept Ambetter?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco is in network for 17 of 38 plans that Ambetter sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Ambetter plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.9mi The Chateau Waco Waco, TX · 123 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 1.4mi St. Anthony's Care Center Waco, TX · 120 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 2.6mi Greenview Nursing and Rehabilitation Waco, TX · 128 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 6.3mi FMC Greenway Kidney CenterWaco, TX
- 6.3mi FMC Dialysis Services Waco WestWaco, TX
- 10mi Fresenius Medical Care BrazosWaco, TX
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 4.0mi Centerwell Home HealthWaco, TX · 90% would recommend
- 4.0mi Magnolia Home HealthWaco, TX · 86% would recommend
- 4.0mi Bluebonnet Health Services of WacoWaco, TX · 83% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 4.0mi Providence HospiceWaco, TX · 89% would recommend
- 4.0mi Magnolia HospiceWaco, TX · 83% would recommend
- 4.0mi Alamo Hospice of WacoWaco, TX Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Follow-up within 7 days: 40% here, against 37% nationally. CMS rates it better than national on readmitted within 30 days.
After discharge
During the stay
Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Treatment programs near Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
Mental health and substance use programs within 30 miles, for care before or after a hospital stay. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
- 1.6mi Substance Abuse Guidance and Education (Sage) · 8005 Bagby Street, Hewitt, TX 254-732-2587
- 1.7mi Central Texas VA Healthcare System Waco VA Medical Center · 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 254-297-3050
- 1.7mi Central Texas VA Healthcare System Waco VA Medical Center · 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 254-297-3050
- 4.0mi MedMark Treatment Centers Waco · 2210 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 254-755-6411
- 5.0mi Waco Family Medicine 1600 Providence Drive, Waco, TX 254-313-4500
- 5.1mi Cenikor Foudation Waco 3015 Herring Avenue, Waco, TX 254-299-2790
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
Find doctors in Waco
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Waco, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Texas hospital finances.
Who owns Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco LLC, a for-profit organization, incorporated 2018.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Texas earn a median $95,970 a year. Healthcare salaries in Texas.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need.
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