St. Catherine Center
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County
Non-profit · 165 certified beds · 87% occupancy · (254) 761-8500
St. Catherine Center reviews: what the government record shows
The U.S. government (CMS) rates St. Catherine Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.
Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Nurse staffing
- 3.94 hrs/resident/day (+20% vs TX median)
- Antipsychotic drug use
- 14.5% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
- Falls with major injury
- 4.2% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
- Federal fines (3 yrs)
- $13,065
- Inspection findings
- 12 cited
- Federal abuse-warning flag
- No
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.
What this means for your family
A strong option on the record. Still worth a visit to confirm it fits your parent.
Strengths
- ✓Earns 5 of 5 stars overall from CMS.
- ✓Nurse staffing of 3.94 hrs/resident/day is at or above the Texas median of 3.27.
Questions to ask on your visit
- ·What does a typical day look like for a resident with my parent's needs?
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A plain-English read of this home's public record. Not advice — always visit in person.
Common questions about St. Catherine Center
Is St. Catherine Center a good nursing home?
St. Catherine Center in Waco, Texas holds a 5 of 5 star CMS overall rating. A strong option on the record. Still worth a visit to confirm it fits your parent.
How is St. Catherine Center staffed?
St. Catherine Center reports 3.94 nurse hours per resident per day, at or above the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.
Has St. Catherine Center been fined or flagged for abuse?
St. Catherine Center has paid approximately $13,065 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.94 nurse hours per resident per day. 20% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 28.2% · RN turnover: 33.3%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Actual harmTag F0580 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 25, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0550 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 25, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 25, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Dec 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0584 · Apr 30, 2026Corrected May 25, 2026
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Feb 26, 2025Corrected Mar 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0641 · Feb 26, 2025Corrected Mar 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0552 · Sep 10, 2024ComplaintCorrected Sep 25, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jan 25, 2024ComplaintCorrected Feb 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0583 · Jan 25, 2024Corrected Feb 16, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 12 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Antipsychotic drug use
The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.
This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study
Preventable harm
Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.
The serious-fall rate here is above the national median. It is worth asking how the home prevents falls and whether recent injuries prompted any changes.
Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study
Federal fines and penalties
Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is non-profit (non profit - corporation). It is part of the Ascension Living chain, which operates 12 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.