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St. Catherine Center
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 165 beds, St. Catherine Center serves Waco in Mc Lennan County, Texas and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 3, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 7.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 28.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Lennan Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 26 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.3 | 21.4 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.2% | 62.5% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,065 | $33,539 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Apr 2026, 26 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×6 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Fine | $13,065 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.2%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.7% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.5% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Providence Park Inc. Chain: Ascension Living (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Health Senior Care | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2014 |
| Ascension Health Senior Care | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2019 |
| Medical Solutions LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mc Lennan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Waco | Waco | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 16.7 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Crestview Healthcare Residence | Waco | 192 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 8.9 | $57K | 14 Aug 2025 |
| St. Anthony'S Care Center | Waco | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13.3 | $3K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Avir At Jeffrey Place | Waco | 95 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 34.7 | $22K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Hewitt Nursing and Rehabilitation | Hewitt | 140 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 21.4 | $34K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Mcgregor Wellness & Rehabilitation | Mc Gregor | 186 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 10.2 | $49K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation | Waco | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | $56K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Woodway Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Waco | 144 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 11.1 | $15K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 18 facilities in Mc Lennan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St. Catherine Center been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has St. Catherine Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at St. Catherine Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St. Catherine Center?
It is part of the Ascension Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ascension Health Senior Care. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St. Catherine Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.