St Catherines Manor of Washington Court House
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 18 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility receives high praise for its compassionate staff, but families should be aware of inconsistent care quality depending on the shift. We strongly recommend visiting in person to assess the environment and asking specifically about their communication protocols, as reaching the facility by phone has been a recurring challenge for some families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
18 reviews on Google“St. Catherines Manor of Washington Court House receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the staff as friendly and attentive while others express extreme dissatisfaction. Concerns center on inconsistent quality of care depending on the shift and significant difficulties in reaching the facility by phone.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Compassionate nursing assistants
- Effective communication regarding care changes
Concerns
- Inconsistent quality of care based on shift (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Difficulty reaching staff via phone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 18 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that the facility has a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure consistent care quality across different shifts to maintain the high level of compassion your nursing assistants are known for?
- 2I noticed that reaching the facility by phone can sometimes be a challenge; what is the best way for family members to get timely updates on their loved one's care?
- 3With 12 recent state violations, what specific steps or quality improvement initiatives has the leadership team implemented to address these findings and enhance resident safety?
- 4I see that you occasionally respond to online feedback; how does the management team use input from families to improve the daily experience for residents?
- 5What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage participation in activities to keep everyone engaged?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health status, what is your protocol for communicating with family members to ensure they are kept in the loop?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff truly go above and beyond—he absolutely loves the staff and feels comfortable and well cared for every day. They are attentive, compassionate, and make sure all of his needs are met.”
“They are decent. Depends on who is working as to the quality of care. It is very difficult to reach them by phone as they have no receptionist.”
“Their staff was not attentive or responsive in every respect.”
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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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
This facility shows recurring safety and care concerns across multiple surveys, with fire safety issues appearing most frequently, followed by problems with resident care planning and quality of care. The facility has faced consistent deficiencies in smoke barriers, fire protection systems, and emergency exits across all three inspection periods, suggesting ongoing infrastructure challenges. One family filed a complaint regarding inadequate nutrition care in 2023. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety violations warrants careful consideration during visits.
Dec 18, 2025Routine18
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Mar 9, 2023Routine9
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Dec 28, 2019Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Catherines Manor of Washington Court House
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Hcf Management
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 12 of 22
Ownership & Management
Owners
Hcf Operations, INC
Owner · Organization
Chad M. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
David V. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hcf, INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Jeffrey L. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-29-04 Revocable Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kendra M. U
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kerri a. Ro
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kevan R. Un
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kristen S.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kyle J. Unv
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Joseph L. Unverferth 12-15-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Lawrence G. Unverferth 12-13-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
R. Steven Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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