St. Catherine Healthcare in Fullerton, CA

St. Catherine Healthcare is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Fullerton, California. It is located in Orange county at 245 E Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832. You can reach out to the office of St. Catherine Healthcare via phone at (714) 871-6020. This skilled nursing facility has 99 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 89.49%. Its legal business name is Santa Catalina Healthcare, Inc. and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

St. Catherine Healthcare (Medicare CCN 055689) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1969 (57 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in March, 2026.

Contact Information

St. Catherine Healthcare
245 E Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832
(714) 871-6020

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Nursing Home Profile

NameSt. Catherine Healthcare
Location245 E Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds99
Occupancy Rate89.49%
Medicare ID (CCN)055689
Legal Business NameSanta Catalina Healthcare, Inc.
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with St. Catherine Healthcare in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1205445848
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameSanta Catalina Healthcare, Inc.
Doing Business AsSt. Catherine Healthcare
Address245 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone Number714-871-6020

NPI Number1578656427
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameWindsor Gardens Healthcare Center of Fullerton, LLC
Address245 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone Number714-871-6020

NPI Number1730535378
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Address245 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone Number714-871-6020

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for St. Catherine Healthcare are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care St. Catherine Healthcare give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of St. Catherine Healthcare, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.953.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.360.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.190.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.42.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.683.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.220.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.160.07
Total nursing staff turnover16.9%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover12.5%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in March, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited St. Catherine Healthcare for 18 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 52 citations since 2021 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Mar 17, 2026Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
F0606, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 10, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 3, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 10, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 10, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 3, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 3, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 3, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 3, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 3, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 3, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 10, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 10, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Mar 20, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 5, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 3, 2025
Sep 16, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 3, 2025
Sep 16, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 3, 2025
Jul 2, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 15, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2024
Dec 12, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 31, 2024
Dec 12, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Dec 31, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 22, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 22, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 22, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 22, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Ensure 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.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 22, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 22, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 22, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of St. Catherine Healthcare, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased14.4913.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight05.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms9.3312.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.783.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.411.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened10.7314.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.8319.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.595.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.0879.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.24.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence17.8419.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication11.2915.38

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