Central Health Care Center
Le Center, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245401) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 357-2275 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Central Health Care Center reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.1%.
Central Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Central Health Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Le Center, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1986. The facility is licensed for 40 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 23.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Central Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.1%, which reflects the share of nursing staff who left the facility over the reporting period.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility as of the current CMS data. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the provided data for this listing. There is no chain affiliation noted, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current and complete picture before making a decision. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Central Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 62.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, meaning there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this listing.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and reports an average daily census of 23.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5073572275 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5073572275 to arrange a visit and review its record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245401?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.