St. Catherine Healthcare
Fullerton, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055689) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (714) 871-6020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Catherine Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
St. Catherine Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.9%.
St. Catherine Healthcare has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
St. Catherine Healthcare is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fullerton, Orange County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1969. The facility has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 88.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St. Catherine Healthcare holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program status listed for this facility in the provided data.
St. Catherine Healthcare is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St. Catherine Healthcare has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, St. Catherine Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 16.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St. Catherine Healthcare has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 88.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 3, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7148716020 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7148716020 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055689?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.