St Catherines Living Center
Wahpeton, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355033) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $56,329
Phone: (701) 642-6667 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Catherines Living Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below North Dakota's state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
St Catherines Living Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.4%.
St Catherines Living Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $56,329.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
St Catherines Living Center is a non-profit nursing home in Wahpeton, North Dakota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1976. It is licensed for 49 beds and currently serves an average of 44.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total approximately 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.4%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $56,329.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for St Catherines Living Center. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
St Catherines Living Center is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Catherines Living Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below North Dakota's state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 56.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $56,329.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided. Families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 49 beds and currently serves an average of 44.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; St Catherines Living Center scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7016426667 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 7016426667 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355033?state=ND.
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.