Nursing home · Waco, TX
St. Catherine Center
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712 · (254) 761-8500
St. Catherine Center is a 165-bed nonprofit nursing home in Waco, Texas (Mc Lennan County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1992. On average it cares for 150 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). It is part of Ascension Living, a group of 12 nursing homes. It is part of a continuing care retirement community. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in Texas is 2.8.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Texas avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.94 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.57 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28% | 51% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 30, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 5 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $8,492 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Providence Park INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of St. Catherine Center?
CMS rates St. Catherine Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does St. Catherine Center have?
165 certified beds, with an average of 150 residents a day.
Does St. Catherine Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for St. Catherine Center?
(254) 761-8500. Address: 300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).