Cura of Le Sueur
621 South 4th Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058 · (507) 665-3375
Non profit - Corporation · 50 certified beds
Cura of Le Sueur has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 4 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,021 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 24, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 24, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.February 24, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.February 24, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.February 24, 2026 · F0576 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 14 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 24, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 24, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.February 24, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 1, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 16, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 16, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.January 16, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 16, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 16, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 16, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.October 3, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.October 3, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 2, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 2, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,021October 3, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.18 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 2.19 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.42 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.57 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 22.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Central Health Care Center Le Center · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea Albert Lea · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- St Johns on Fountain Lake Albert Lea · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center Albert Lea · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine Belle Plaine · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Cura of Le Sueur on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.