St Catherines Living Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 4.0)
Bottom 25% in ND · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM chain · $56,329 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While some family members find the nursing staff to be respectful and kind, there are serious warnings regarding management's failure to address grievances and the existence of state violations. We strongly recommend performing unannounced tours and reviewing all public state inspection reports before making a decision.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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7
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints about this facility, triggering several investigations that revealed serious concerns including resident abuse and neglect protection failures. The most recurring issues involve fire safety systems (particularly smoke compartments appearing in three surveys), along with problems in infection control and medication management. Most troubling, recent complaint-driven deficiencies from early 2026 show no correction plans on file for critical areas like resident safety, pharmacy services, and infection prevention.
Jan 28, 2026Complaint5
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 28, 2026Routine1
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Mar 11, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nov 26, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nov 26, 2024Routine1
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Oct 31, 2023Routine3
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 26, 2026
$17,215
Fine
Mar 11, 2025
$15,548
Fine
Nov 26, 2024
$23,566
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Catherines Living Center
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Benedictine Health System
23 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 20 of 22 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Benedictine Living Communities INC
Owner · Organization
Benedictine Health System
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Carley, Gerald
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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4 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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