The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Benedictine Living Community of Wahpeton
Registered name: ST CATHERINES LIVING CENTER
WAHPETON, ND · Medicare-certified · 49 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Benedictine Living Community of Wahpeton has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings and 3-star staffing. It also has a recent abuse citation, $56,329 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.41 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4066 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 28, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $56,329recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4066.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97
- Nurse aides
- 1.92
- Weekend nursing
- 2.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.2%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.3%2.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
14.2%2.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%2.8%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25%11.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.2%24.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.8%28.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,215 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,548 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $23,566 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $56,329 in total fines.
- $17,215
Federal fine
Jan 26, 2026
- $15,548
Federal fine
Mar 11, 2025
- $23,566
Federal fine
Nov 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · 23 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 44.4 residents on an average day (91% of 49 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.