Starfile / California

ST. CATHERINE HEALTHCARE

245 E WILSHIRE AVENUE, FULLERTON, CA 92832 · CCN 055689

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (42)

1. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-09-16 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-09-16 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-16 · Health · corrected 2025-10-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-07-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2024-12-31

   Potential for minimal harm

8. BF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for minimal harm

9. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. BF0578Honor 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for minimal harm

11. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0693Ensure 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0700Try 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0803Ensure 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.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-06-14

    Potential for minimal harm

26. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0693Ensure 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.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0700Try 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.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. BF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for minimal harm

34. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2021-12-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-07-12 · Health · corrected 2019-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2019-07-12 · Health · corrected 2019-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0803Ensure 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.2019-07-12 · Health · corrected 2019-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-07-12 · Health · corrected 2019-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-07-12 · Health · corrected 2019-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2019-07-12 · Health · corrected 2019-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.