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Nursing home in Waco, Texas

St. Catherine Center

Medicare and Medicaid

300 WEST HIGHWAY 6, Waco, TX 76712
(254) 761-8500

CMS star ratings

CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.

Overall rating

  • This nursing home5
  • Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)

Health inspections

  • This nursing home4
  • Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
  • U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)

Staffing

  • This nursing home5
  • Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
  • U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)

Quality measures

  • This nursing home2
  • Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
  • U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)

Health inspections

Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Apr 30, 2026. CMS counts 5 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home5
  • Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
  • U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)

Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.

Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023

Inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 actual harm, 11 potential for harm.

  • 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 1 Actual harm
  • 11 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
The 10 most recent of 12 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Apr 30, 2026F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident Rights DeficienciesG Actual harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2026
Apr 30, 2026F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2026
Apr 30, 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2026
Apr 30, 2026F0584Honor 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2026
Dec 9, 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 10, 2025
Feb 26, 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 18, 2025
Feb 26, 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 18, 2025
Sep 10, 2024F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 16, 2024
Jan 25, 2024F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 16, 2024
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Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jan 25, 2024F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 16, 2024
Nov 16, 2023F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 6, 2023

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home3.94 hours
  • Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
  • U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)

Registered nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home0.63 hours
  • Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
  • U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)

Nursing staff turnover

Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.

  • This nursing home28.2%
  • Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
  • U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $13,065, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds165
Average residents per day143.9
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalNo
Continuing care retirement communityYes
Resident and family councilResident
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainAscension Living (12 facilities)
Legal business namePROVIDENCE PARK INC
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidJan 3, 1992
CountyMc Lennan
CMS certification number455983

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