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St. Catherine Healthcare

245 E Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832

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St. Catherine Healthcare is a nursing home in Fullerton, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(714) 871-6020
Last standard health inspection
March 17, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
99
Residents per day, on average
87.8
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Santa Catalina Healthcare, INC.
Chain
The Ensign Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the California average (52 vs 50).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. 15 citations

    Health inspection on March 17, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0606. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0881 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0554 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0578 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0605 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0814 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0842 4 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0583. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 3 times since 2021.

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  3. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 17, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 3, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. 3 citations

    Health inspection on September 16, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0552 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 2, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 7, 2021 from $3,250 to $2,113.

  13. 3 citations

    Health inspection on December 12, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.

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  14. 16 citations

    Health inspection on September 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0693 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0700 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0552. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0578. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2024.

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  15. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 26, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  17. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 5, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2024.

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  18. 11 citations

    Health inspection on December 7, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0814. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

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  19. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 7, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0023. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation E0035. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0362. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was St. Catherine Healthcare last inspected?

CMS lists March 17, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does St. Catherine Healthcare have?

CMS lists 52 health citations since December 7, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has St. Catherine Healthcare been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of St. Catherine Healthcare?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is St. Catherine Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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