Sterling Park Health Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 142 North First Street, Waite Park, MN 56387
- CCN
- 245375
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Certified beds
- 40
- Chain
- Accura Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 36
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Sterling Park Health Care Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 1 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Minnesota is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Stearns County median | Minnesota median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 homes in the county, 338 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Minnesota median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 1 Aug 2025 | 8 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2 May 2024 | 9 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 2 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | E0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | J | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | C | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 2 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2025 | Payment denial | 3 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Minnesota median | Minnesota average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.19 | 4.20 | 4.19 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.22 | 1.00 | 1.06 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.61 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | 2.52 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.59 | 3.70 | 3.71 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 65.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Minnesota median
- 40.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 69.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.6% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 41.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Legal business name
- Sterling Park Healthcare Center Inc
- Chain
- Accura Healthcare (41 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Oct 2019 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Stearns County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbrook of St Cloud | Saint Cloud | 3 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Country Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center | Sartell | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 14 Apr 2026 | |
| Assumption Home | Cold Spring | 5 of 5 | 7 | $17,345 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy | Albany | 2 of 5 | 8 | $97,996 | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Cura of Paynesville | Paynesville | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 8 Apr 2026 | |
| Cura of Melrose | Melrose | 2 of 5 | 10 | $49,585 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Cura of Sauk Centre | Sauk Centre | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| Belgrade Nursing Home | Belgrade | 4 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 28 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sterling Park Health Care Center (CCN 245375). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sterling-park-health-care-center-waite-park-mn-245375/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Sterling Park Health Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 1 Aug 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 8 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 2 May 2024.
- Who operates Sterling Park Health Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists the home in the chain Accura Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names American Healthcare Management Services LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sterling Park Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Minnesota as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.