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Cura of Sauk Centre
425 N Elm Street, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cura of Sauk Centre is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 52 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Minnesota median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 7, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 100.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stearns Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.7 | 21.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 100.0% | 56.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Mar 2026, 10 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×10 E ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 100.0%, RNs 100.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.7% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.8% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.6% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.6% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Cura Of Sauk Centre Llc. Chain: Cura (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cura | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/29/2024 |
| Tf Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/29/2024 |
| City of Sauk Centre | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/29/2024 |
| Cura | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/29/2024 |
| Tf Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Stearns County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 9 facilities in Stearns County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cura of Sauk Centre been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Cura of Sauk Centre been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cura of Sauk Centre compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cura of Sauk Centre?
It is part of the Cura chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cura and Tf Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cura of Sauk Centre last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.