Cura Of Sauk Centre
Sauk Centre, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245341) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 352-2221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cura Of Sauk Centre has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Cura Of Sauk Centre reports total nurse staffing of 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 100.0%.
Cura Of Sauk Centre has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Cura Of Sauk Centre is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota. It is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since August 1986. The facility is licensed for 60 certified beds, with an average of 51.7 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cura Of Sauk Centre holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.15 for Minnesota. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 100.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged, and the facility is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Cura Of Sauk Centre is part of the Cura chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cura Of Sauk Centre has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 100.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily population of 51.7 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 operates 8 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures (like care outcomes); Cura Of Sauk Centre scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3203522221 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3203522221 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245341?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.