St. Catherine Center
300 West Highway, Waco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County
Non-profit · 165 certified beds · 87% occupancy · (254) 761-8500
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.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. 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.
Ownership
Part of the Ascension Living chain (16 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.9★.