St Catherines Living Center
1307 N 7th St, Wahpeton, ND 58075 · (701) 642-6667
Non profit - Corporation · 49 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
St Catherines Living Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the North Dakota average is 5.6). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $47,722 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 28, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 28, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.January 28, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 28, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 28, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- 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.January 28, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 28, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 28, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 28, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 11, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 26, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,608January 26, 2026
- Fine of $15,548March 11, 2025
- Fine of $23,566November 26, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.41 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.52 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.97 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.4% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 49 |
| Average residents per day | 44.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- St Gerard's Community of Care Hankinson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Smp Health - Maryhill Enderlin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Four Seasons Health Care Inc Forman · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sanford Hillsboro Care Center Hillsboro · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- North Dakota Veterans Home Lisbon · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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