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St. Catherine Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Waco, Texas)

300 WEST HIGHWAY 6, Waco, Texas 76712

Phone: 2547618500

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
165
Avg Residents/Day
149.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Mc Lennan
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityTexas AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.540.44+0.10
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.943.42+0.52
CMS Staffing Rating4/51.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover27.7%50.8%-

Health Citation History

12 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-30Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.G – Actual Harm
2026-04-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-30Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-10Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-30Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Construction DeficienciesMeet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,492
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-04-30Fine$8,492-

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