Home health · Waco, Texas

Home is where you heal.

Nursing and therapy at home across four Central Texas counties since 1998.

An older woman reading by a cabin window with a cup of tea, soft afternoon light on her face
A nurse sitting on the edge of the bed beside an older man
A home health nurse listening to an older man's heart on his sofa

Why home

The hospital handles the emergency. The rest happens here.

The hospital gets you through the worst of it. Then you come home weaker than you went in, with new pills and new rules, and the real recovery starts: in your kitchen, on your stairs, in the chair where you read the paper. That's where we come in, and where we've been coming in since 1998.

Our nurses, therapists and aides cover four counties, from the river bottoms around Clifton to the neighborhoods off Lake Shore Drive. We bring skilled care, honest teaching and enough patience for the hard days, and we leave when you don't need us anymore.

— Charlotte Ndiaye-Webb, RN, MSN, executive director

An older woman reading by the window in her armchair
A caregiver and an older man sharing coffee at the table

Our story

Twenty-seven years of house calls

Charlotte's predecessor, Ruth Ann Calloway, opened the office on Austin Avenue with two other nurses and a donated Ford wagon. Their first patient lived on a dairy outside Valley Mills.

Read our story

Our team

The people behind the visits

Charlotte Ndiaye-Webb, RN, MSN, Executive Director

Charlotte Ndiaye-Webb, RN, MSN

Executive Director

Dr. Samuel Whitfield, MD, Medical Director

Dr. Samuel Whitfield, MD

Medical Director

Teresa Villanueva, RN, BSN, Director of Nursing

Teresa Villanueva, RN, BSN

Director of Nursing

Owen Pritchard, PT, DPT, Therapy Director

Owen Pritchard, PT, DPT

Therapy Director

Meet the team

Sample family reviews

From Central Texas families

Owen had my husband walking to the mailbox after his stroke. Then to the end of the road. Then to church.
Linda S.Wife of a patient, Clifton
The heart failure nurse taught me to weigh every morning. That habit kept me out of the hospital all winter.
Earl W.Heart failure patient, Waco
Jordan sorted out my father's VA benefits in two weeks. We'd been stuck for a year.
Maria P.Daughter of a veteran, Gatesville
Denise has been our nurse three different times over the years. Same kindness every time.
Faye J.Patient, Hillsboro
They came every day for IV antibiotics so Mom didn't have to go back to the hospital.
Darnell K.Son of a patient, Waco
A nurse answered at 3 a.m. and knew exactly what to do. I'll never forget that.
Becky R.Daughter of a patient, McGregor
The therapist rearranged my kitchen so I could cook one-handed. I made enchiladas the next week.
Rosa L.Occupational therapy patient, 2025
Professional, warm and always on time. I didn't know home health could be like this.
Tom B.Joint-replacement patient, Woodway

Care settings

Wherever home happens to be

Same clinicians, same standards, any address in our four counties.

A healthcare professional smiles while consulting with an elderly man in a cozy indoor setting.
01

Your own home

From Craftsman bungalows in Sanger Heights to farmhouses outside Meridian.

  • Nursing
  • Therapy
  • Aide visits
A senior adult and teenager sharing a cozy teatime conversation indoors.
02

Senior apartments and assisted living

We coordinate with community staff so skilled care comes to your apartment.

  • Shared updates
  • Medication review
Family enjoying quality time together indoors, sharing joy and laughter.
03

A family member's home

Recovering at your son's or daughter's house? We'll visit you there.

  • Caregiver teaching
  • Equipment setup
Elderly man tending to garden plants beside a chicken coop on a warm day outdoors.
04

Rural homes and ranches

Gravel drives and cattle guards are part of the route.

  • Rural routes
  • Lab draws at home
  • 1998first home visit in Waco
  • 4counties, from Clifton to Gatesville
  • 52nurses, therapists and aides
  • 24/7registered nurse on the line

Ratings & recognition · sample

  • Community Choice · Best Home Health Agency
  • Regional Business Journal · Best Places to Work
  • Area Agency on Aging · Community Partner
  • County Chamber · Business of the Year
  • Veterans Coalition · Community Partner
  • Regional Hospital Network · Preferred Partner

What sets us apart

Where we shine

A home health nurse listening to an older man's heart on his sofa
01

Skilled nursing visits

Assessments, symptom management and teaching after a hospital stay.

Medicare
An older couple taking blood pressure readings in their sitting room
02

Heart failure program

Daily weights, low-salt cooking and a call-us-first plan.

Medicare
An older man punching the air during exercises with his therapist
03

Physical therapy

Strength, balance and walking in your own house and yard.

Medicare

Insurance & payment

Paying for care

Our office checks your coverage before the first visit.

Original Medicare

Covers home health in full for homebound patients who qualify.

Medicare Advantage

We accept most plans in Central Texas and handle the authorizations.

Texas Medicaid

Covers home health for eligible patients.

VA and private insurance

We work with VA community care and most commercial plans.

Ask our business office

For families

For families

What happens once we start.

  1. 01

    Your case manager

    One nurse who knows your parent and calls you back the same day.

  2. 02

    Visit reminders

    A call or text the evening before each visit.

  3. 03

    Be there

    Families are welcome at every visit, in person or by phone.

  4. 04

    After hours

    A registered nurse answers every night and weekend.

Activities & dining

Around Central Texas this month

Free classes and clinics our team leads in the community.

  1. Mon

    • Blood pressure checks, senior center
  2. Tue

    • Stroke survivors' group
    • Caregiver coffee, Woodway
  3. Wed

    • Balance class, Hewitt
  4. Thu

    • Veterans benefits hour
    • Medicare questions by phone
  5. Fri

    • Heart-healthy cooking class
  6. Sat

    • Flu shot clinic, our office

Simple suppers from our dietitian

  • MondayGrilled chicken, black-eyed peas and greens
  • WednesdayTurkey chili with cornbread
  • FridayBaked catfish and roasted okra
  • Any dayLow-salt swaps for Tex-Mex favorites

Now hiring

Good routes, steady caseloads and a team that's been together for years.

Contact

Serving McLennan, Bosque, Hill and Coryell counties

Office & nurse line

  • Office, Mon – Fri8a – 5:30p
  • Intake, Sat9a – 1p
  • Nurse line for patients24 hours

After hours, the main line rings the on-call registered nurse, who can see your chart.

Come home. We'll meet you there.

Call the office, or tell your doctor or hospital case manager you'd like Bosque River Home Health.