Sterling Park Health Care Center
142 North First Street · Waite Park, MN · 56387 · 3202529595
40 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Accura Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.08 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 1, 2025
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.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 1, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
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.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
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.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C May 2, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245375 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.