St. Catherine Center
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712 · (254) 761-8500
Non profit - Corporation · 165 certified beds
St. Catherine Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,065 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 30, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 30, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 30, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 30, 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.April 30, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 9, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.September 10, 2024 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 25, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.November 16, 2023 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,065April 30, 2026
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 | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.94 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.2% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 165 |
| Average residents per day | 143.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
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- St. Anthony's Care Center Waco · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Jeffrey Place Waco · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wesley Woods Health & Rehabilitation Waco · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from St. Catherine Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.