Cura Of Sandstone
Sandstone, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245454) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,345
Phone: (320) 245-3150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cura Of Sandstone has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cura Of Sandstone reports total nurse staffing of 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. CMS nursing staff turnover data was not reported in this dataset.
Cura Of Sandstone has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,345.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status was listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Cura Of Sandstone is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandstone, Pine County, Minnesota, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since April 1987 and holds 50 certified beds, with an average of 36.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cura Of Sandstone has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star. Staffing is rated 4 stars, with total nurse staffing of 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours per resident per day. CMS-reported nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,345.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation was included in the data provided for this facility.
Cura Of Sandstone is part of the Cura chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. CMS records do not indicate any change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Families should review the full inspection record, quality measures, and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information. 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?
Cura Of Sandstone has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cura Of Sandstone is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours, and has a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,345.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cura Of Sandstone has 50 certified beds and an average of 36.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Cura chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 2, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3202453150 or check Medicare Care Compare for services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 3202453150 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245454?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.