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ST. CATHERINE CENTER

300 WEST HIGHWAY 6, WACO, TX 76712
Score: 90 / 100

St. Catherine Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Waco, Texas, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 3% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at St. Catherine Center is near the national average, with 3.90 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 10 deficiencies at St. Catherine Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.90 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.45 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.53 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.29 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Dec 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Sep 9, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 24, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
165
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3