Nursing Homes · Waco, TX
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
St. Catherine Center
300 West Highway 6 · Waco, TX 76712 · 165 certified beds
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About St. Catherine Center
St. Catherine Center is a nursing home in Waco, Texas. Its capacity is 165 beds, above the MC Lennan County median of 128 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Ascension Living. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 14 citations, the most recent on April 30, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.94 hours per resident per day. It is one of 14 nursing homes listed in Waco. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (14)
Records from November 2022 to April 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 25, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 25, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 25, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 25, 2026.
December 9, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2025.
September 10, 2024
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
November 16, 2023
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
November 10, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 2, 2022.
November 10, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2022.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $13,065
April 30, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,065 against this nursing home on April 30, 2026.
Staffing
3.94 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Ascension Living, a chain of 12 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 3.8 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
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