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Nursing homes in Stearns County, Minnesota
There are 9 certified nursing homes in Stearns County, Minnesota, with 620 beds between them.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 142 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.9 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $165K across 5 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Stearns County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.9 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $165K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption Home | Cold Spring | 76 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.5 | $17K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Country Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center | Sartell | 131 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.1 | — | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Belgrade Nursing Home | Belgrade | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 26.5 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Cura of Paynesville | Paynesville | 51 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Cura of Sauk Centre | Sauk Centre | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 21.7 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Edenbrook of St Cloud | Saint Cloud | 77 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 42.9 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy | Albany | 76 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 40.8 | $98K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Cura of Melroseabuse icon | Melrose | 75 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 21.3 | $50K | 14 May 2026 |
| Sterling Park Health Care Center | Waite Park | 40 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 47.5 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 16 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 9 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 7 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 6 |
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Cura (3), Benedictine Health System (2), Eden Senior Care (1), Accura Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Stearns County, Minnesota?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 620 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Stearns County have the highest CMS ratings?
Assumption Home (5 stars), Country Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center (5 stars), Belgrade Nursing Home (4 stars)
How do Stearns County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 22.9 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.