Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER
WAHPETON, ND · 49 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 28, 2026
CMS Certification Number 355033 · first certified July 1976
Ownership
Operated by BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within ND
5 citations — more than 70% of the 72 certified nursing homes in ND. Compared within ND rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in ND are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 116 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in ND, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the ND figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in ND | 2 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2023 | 3 |
| November 26, 2024 | 1 |
| January 28, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | 3 | 2026-01-28 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2023-10-31 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-10-31 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 28, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2026) |
November 26, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey (December 10, 2024) |
October 31, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 20, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 20, 2023) |
| K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety Evaluation Survey (November 20, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.