1900 W ST HWY 6, Waco, TX 76712
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About St. Catherine Center
St. Catherine Center is a non profit - other nursing home in Waco, TX with 165 certified beds, holding a 5-star overall CMS rating.
Community at a glance
Capacity
165 residents
Medicare rating
5 of 5 stars
Location
Waco, TX
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
300 West Highway, Waco, Texas 76712
Medicare inspection and quality record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
Medicare rates St. Catherine Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as much above average. The average across Texas's nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 30, 2026, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 56 minutes with each resident a day, above the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.
Medicare fined St. Catherine Center once in the last three years, $13,065 in total.
Overall
5 of 5
much above average
Combines the three ratings below
Health inspections
4 of 5
above average
Results of state inspections over three years
Staffing
5 of 5
much above average
Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover
Quality of resident care
2 of 5
below average
Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization
Texas average: 2.7 stars across 1,177 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 56 minutesAbove the Texas average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 38 minutesAbove the Texas average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 28%Below the Texas average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
12 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
April 30, 2026 · Standard inspection · 4 citations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsCorrected May 25, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 25, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 25, 2026Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 25, 2026
December 9, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025
February 26, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 18, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 18, 2025
September 10, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 25, 2024
January 25, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2024Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 16, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 16, 2024
November 16, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2023
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $13,065 in the last three years.
- April 30, 2026Fine: $13,065
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Providence Park Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 165
- Average residents per day
- 144
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 3, 1992
- Part of a chain
- Ascension Living, 12 homes (chain average 2.8 stars)
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 455983
Location
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300 West HighwayWaco, TX 76712
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Questions about St. Catherine Center
What is St. Catherine Center's Medicare star rating?+
Medicare rates St. Catherine Center 5 out of 5 stars overall (much above average). Health inspections: 4 stars. Staffing: 5 stars. Quality of resident care: 2 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of September 1, 2026.
How did St. Catherine Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 30, 2026 and cited 5 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at St. Catherine Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 56 minutes with each resident per day, including 38 minutes from registered nurses. 28% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has St. Catherine Center been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined St. Catherine Center once in the last three years, totaling $13,065.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.