ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER
1307 N 7TH ST, Wahpeton, ND 58075
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER Compares
ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER is a 49-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wahpeton, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.9%) is above the North Dakota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 49 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.5% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (40% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.9% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (70% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.4% — worse than the North Dakota average of 19.1%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Wahpeton.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.5% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 49 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Wahpeton
Wahpeton sits in Richland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,906 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $60,833
- Median home value
- $132,800
Demographics for Richland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wahpeton.
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