Non profit - Corporation · 165 certified beds · CMS number 455983
St. Catherine Center, Waco, TX
CMS records 12 health deficiencies at St. Catherine Center in Waco, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Apr 30, 2026. The highest severity cited is G (actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)). CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,065 in the last three years.
- 12deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 5in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Ghighest severity · Actual harm
- $13,065fines, last 3 years
- 5CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for St. Catherine Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and St. Catherine Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (5 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Apr 30, 2026. CMS counts 5 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Apr 30, 2026 · Standard inspection
4 deficiencies, highest G
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 25, 2026
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): 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.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 25, 2026
F580 · Telling residents and families about changes
Requirement cited (CMS): Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 25, 2026
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date May 25, 2026
Dec 9, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Dec 10, 2025
Previous cycle: 3 deficiencies (standard inspection Feb 26, 2025)
Standard inspection Feb 26, 2025. CMS counts 3 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Feb 26, 2025 · Standard inspection
2 deficiencies, highest E
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Mar 18, 2025
F641 · Accurate resident assessments
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Mar 18, 2025
Sep 10, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F552 · Being informed about health and treatment
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 25, 2024
Earlier cycle: 4 deficiencies (standard inspection Jan 25, 2024)
Standard inspection Jan 25, 2024. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jan 25, 2024 · Standard + complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Feb 16, 2024
F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening
Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 16, 2024
F583 · Personal privacy and confidential records
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Feb 16, 2024
Nov 16, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F644 · Coordinating with PASARR screening
Requirement cited (CMS): Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Dec 6, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
2 tags cited on more than one inspection date at St. Catherine Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F644 Coordinating with PASARR screening | 2 | Jan 25, 2024; Nov 16, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 2 | Apr 30, 2026; Feb 26, 2025 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Fine | $13,065 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.94 h (above the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.63 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.62 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.2% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 1
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 4 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 5 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 2 of 5
CMS figures for St. Catherine Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712
- Phone
- (254) 761-8500
- County
- Mc Lennan
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Ascension Living
- Certified beds
- 165
- Average residents per day
- 143.9
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Jan 3, 1992
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- If a resident has a mental health condition or intellectual disability, how are PASARR recommendations included in their care? (F644, cited 2 times)
- When was the kitchen last inspected, and how are food temperatures checked? (F812, cited 2 times)
- How do staff learn about and respect each resident's personal routines and choices? (F550, cited 1 time)
- How do doctors and nurses explain changes in treatment to residents and their families? (F552, cited 1 time)
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Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.