St. Catherine Healthcare
245 E Wilshire Avenue · Fullerton, CA · 92832 · 7148716020
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
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 April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 17, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 17, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055689 · certified since September 3, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.