Sterling Park Health Care Center
Waite Park, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245375) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (320) 252-9595 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sterling Park Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 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.
Sterling Park Health Care Center reports 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Sterling Park Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does list 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Sterling Park Health Care Center is a 40-bed, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waite Park, Stearns County, Minnesota, operating as a for-profit partnership since first approval in December 1986. It currently serves an average of 35.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sterling Park holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.19 per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.3%, a figure families may want to discuss directly with the facility.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. However, CMS does list 1 payment denial for Sterling Park. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data.
Sterling Park Health Care Center is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: 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?
Sterling Park Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sterling Park Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 65.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, so there are no federal fines on record, though 1 payment denial is listed.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sterling Park has 40 certified beds and an average of 35.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which includes 41 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sterling Park was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; Sterling Park scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3202529595 and verify details 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 3202529595 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for Sterling Park Health Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245375?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.