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St. Catherine Healthcare in Fullerton, CA

St. Catherine Healthcare is a nursing home community in Fullerton, CA.

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St. Catherine Healthcare in Fullerton, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and stylish decor.
  • Decor

    A neatly arranged hospital room with a bed and small table.
  • Building

    A building entrance with a green awning, surrounded by landscaped bushes and trees, with a sidewalk leading to the door.
  • Dining

    A neatly arranged dining area with tables covered in black tablecloths and simple decor.
  • Outdoor

    A modern outdoor patio with seating and potted plants under a partially covered area.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio with seating, canopy, and string lights.

245 East Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832

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4.6 from 101 reviews
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Overall Review of St. Catherine Healthcare

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed feedback

Meals are described positively by some residents and negatively by others.

Several reviewers comment on the quality of meals, including that food was good and that it tasted fresh. Others say the food was not appetizing or that it looked terrible and wasn’t appealing enough to eat.

  • A neatly arranged dining area with tables covered in black tablecloths and simple decor.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Neglect concerns appear in reviews

A small set of reviews describe serious care breakdowns.

A few reviewers report experiences they characterize as neglect, including claims about being left in poor conditions and not receiving needed medication. Another review describes the experience as abusive and urges others to choose a different facility.

common 13 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is repeatedly mentioned

Residents and families frequently mention the facility being clean.

Many reviewers say the building is clean, spotless, or well maintained during their stay or visit. A smaller number of negative comments still include at least one note that the facility appeared clean, even when other parts of the experience were criticized.

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff helpfulness and responsiveness stand out

Staff responsiveness and kindness are recurring themes across reviews.

Across many reviews, families describe nurses, CNAs, reception staff, case managers, and therapists as welcoming, attentive, and respectful. Multiple reviewers also highlight communication and prompt help when questions or concerns came up, along with staff treating residents with dignity.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (14 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (14 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (14 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (14 miles away)
  • Ontario International (22 miles away) Ontario International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Olde Ship (0.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Summit House Restaurant (2.3 miles)
  • Modern Times Leisuretown (3 miles)
  • Nubia Cafe (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Fullerton 2 (0.8 miles)
  • Century Theatres (5.2 miles)
  • Regal Yorba Linda & Imax (6.4 miles)
  • AMC Movie Theater (6.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • St Jude Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente, Euclid & Romneya (1.9 miles)
  • St Jude's Heritage Medical Center (4.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Building 1 (4.6 miles)
  • The 200 Building (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Anaheim Regional Medical Center (1.9 miles)
  • Choc (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Chinese Baptist Church (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Anaheim Packing District (2.9 miles)
  • Mother's Kitchen (3.6 miles)
  • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • New Orleans Square (4.2 miles)
  • La Brea Bakery Express (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Hollywood Land (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Craig Regional Park (3 miles)
  • Willow Park (3.6 miles)
  • Steve Ambriz Memorial Park (4.5 miles)
  • La Bonita Park (5 miles)
  • Faylane Park (5.8 miles)
  • Central Park / La Palma Recreation & Community Services (6.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Drr Toontown Station (4 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail (4.2 miles)
  • Drr Tomorrowland Station (4.2 miles)
  • DLRR New Orleans Station (4.3 miles)
  • Disneyland Monorail - Downtown Disney District Station (4.4 miles)
  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (4.5 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (4.8 miles)

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