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St Catherines Living Center
1307 N 7th St, Wahpeton, ND 58075
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 49 beds, St Catherines Living Center serves Wahpeton in Richland County, North Dakota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1976.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 2, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $56K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), below the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 56.4%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Richland Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 10 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.3 | 29.4 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.4% | 56.4% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $56,329 | $56,329 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 72 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: North Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Jan 2026, 26 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×3 E ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 2026 | Fine | $17,215 | |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Fine | $15,548 | |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Fine | $23,566 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.4%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.3% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.0% | 21.0% | 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: Benedictine Living Communities Inc. Chain: Benedictine Health System (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Health System | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Health System | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1989 |
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 Richland County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gerard'S Community of Care | Hankinson | 34 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 29.4 | $48K | 23 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Richland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St Catherines Living Center been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has St Catherines Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $56K in the period covered.
How does staffing at St Catherines Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Catherines Living Center?
It is part of the Benedictine Health System chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Benedictine Living Communities Inc, Benedictine Health System and Benedictine Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Catherines Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Jan 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.