Cura of Sauk Centre
425 N Elm Street, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 · (320) 352-2221
Non profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Cura of Sauk Centre has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 5 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 5, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 5, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 5, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 5, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 5, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 10, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.January 29, 2025 · F0776 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.September 18, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 21, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.44 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.02 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 100% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 51.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy Albany · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Belgrade Nursing Home Belgrade · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Assumption Home Cold Spring · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cura of Melrose Melrose · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Cura of Paynesville Paynesville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Cura of Sauk Centre on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.