ST. Catherine Healthcare

Nursing Home · Fullerton, CA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number055689

Contact & location

245 E Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Orange County
Phone
(714) 871-6020
ZIP code
92832 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
99
Residents per day
88.6 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Santa Catalina Healthcare, INC.
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
September 3, 1969
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.95 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.36 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.19 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.40 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.68 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
16.9 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
12.5 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 17, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
18.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
52 health · 10 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-17 Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
F0606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-03-17 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-17 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-17 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-17 Prevent 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 Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-17 Develop 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 Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-17 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-17 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-17 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-17 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-17 Safeguard 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 Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-17 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-17 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-03-17 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2026-02-03 Develop 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-05
2025-09-16 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-09-16 Prevent 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-09-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-07-02 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-15
2024-12-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-31
2024-12-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-31
2024-12-12 Safeguard 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-31
2024-09-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-09-26 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-06-05 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-14
2024-06-05 Safeguard 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-14
2021-12-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07
2021-12-07 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-07

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
245 East Wilshire Avenue, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Farukhi, Mohammad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Looper, William (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Willits, Adam (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Looper, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sato, Ami (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Farukhi, Mohammad (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Looper, William (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Farukhi, Mohammad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Looper, William (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of ST. Catherine Healthcare?

ST. Catherine Healthcare has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does ST. Catherine Healthcare have?

It has 99 certified beds and cares for about 89 residents per day.

Has ST. Catherine Healthcare been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns ST. Catherine Healthcare?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of ST. Catherine Healthcare?

(714) 871-6020. The facility is located at 245 E Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.