St. Catherine Center
Waco, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455983) · 165 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,065
Phone: (254) 761-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Catherine Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
St. Catherine Center reports 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, a 28.2% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
St. Catherine Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,065.00 and no payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
St. Catherine Center is a non-profit nursing home in Waco, Texas (McLennan County), certified for 165 beds with an average daily census of 143.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 3, 1992, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid payment types.
According to CMS Care Compare, St. Catherine Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 5 stars, and quality measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.93892 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62659 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 28.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,065.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
St. Catherine Center is part of the Ascension Living chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St. Catherine Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a 28.2% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,065.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 165 beds with an average daily census of 143.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Ascension Living chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 3, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2547618500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2547618500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455983?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.