Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-26 · Fire 2025-02-26
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Waco, TX
St. Catherine Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX
(254) 761-8500
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
165
Certified beds
Average residents
144
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ascension Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-01-03
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.52
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.92
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.45
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.53
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
27%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.1
About the same
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.1%
2.9 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
97.9%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.5% |
2.7%
2.2 pts better
|
11.4%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.7% |
18.9%
3.2 pts better
|
19.6%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.1% |
10.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.6% |
15.4%
5.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.9% |
16.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.9% |
0.8%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.0% |
15.0%
8 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.2% |
4.2%
1 pts better
|
5.1%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
89.7%
8.8 pts better
|
81.7%
16.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.3% |
12.0%
7.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
7.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.2% |
1.5%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.0% |
88.0%
9 pts better
|
79.7%
17.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.5% |
25.9%
0.4 pts better
|
23.9%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2024-01-25
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-11-10 · Fire 2022-11-10
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-03-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-03-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
K132 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-03-08
C · Minimal harm
2024-01-25
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-03-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-09
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-10
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-09-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-25
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-16
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-12-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-12-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-10
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Ascension Health Senior Care
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Breedlove, Ryan
Corporate Director · Individual
Lefco, Amy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Musgrave, Lisa
Corporate Director · Individual
Pietsch, Darrell
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shadbolt, Erin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smoot, Kenneth
Corporate Director · Individual
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