St Catherine Center
Nursing Home Facility
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712
St Catherine Center is a senior care community located in Waco, TX. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Waco area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (254) 761-8500.
Operated by Ascension Living, which runs 9 communities in our directory.
With 165 beds, St Catherine Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Waco average about 95 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Waco average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Waco average about 3.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in McLennan County, TX.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at St Catherine Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $13,065.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
St Catherine Center offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Other
- Beds / units 165
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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