Texas nursing homes › Waco › St. Catherine Center
St. Catherine Center
300 West Highway 6, Waco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County · (254) 761-8500
Fewer inspection deficiencies (5) than 71% of nursing homes in Texas. Rated #1 of 13 nursing homes in Waco by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.9 — above the Texas average of 3.39.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 165 |
| Average residents per day | 143.9 |
| Ownership | Non-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | ASCENSION LIVING |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.94 (Texas average: 3.39) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.63 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.42 |
| Staff turnover | 28% |
| RN turnover | 33% |
| Most recent health inspection | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 5 (Texas average: 9.4) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 43 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $13,065 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 1 |
Compare homes before you choose
Ratings change with every inspection cycle. Compare St. Catherine Center side by side with other homes in Waco and check the latest red flags:
See all nursing homes in Waco →More nursing homes in Waco
Plan the cost of care in Texas
What does care cost in Texas? A semi-private nursing home room runs a median of $5,627 per month — see Texas senior care cost medians and check Texas Medicaid eligibility limits.
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.