Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Sauk Centre, MN
Cura of Sauk Centre
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
425 N Elm Street, Sauk Centre, MN
(320) 352-2221
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
48
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.87
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.66
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.64
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.18
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.53
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.49
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.40
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.93
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.46
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.28
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,313
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
30.11
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9858
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 64.91% · Performance 73.68% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
6.02
Baseline 4.82 hours · Performance 4.79 hours · Measure score 6.02 · Achievement 6.02 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 10 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 7 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 21 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 |
| Discharge self-care score | 33.33% |
53.69%
20.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 21 |
| Discharge mobility score | 23.81% |
50.94%
27.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 21 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 9 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.92% |
8.2%
4.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 102 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 16.57% |
42%
25.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 169 |
| Discharge function score | 38.1% |
56.45%
18.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 21 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.7
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 2.3 · Expected 2.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.5 |
2.0
1.5 pts worse
|
1.8
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.5 · Observed 4.3 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
97.3%
2.1 pts better
|
93.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
96.1%
1.7 pts better
|
95.5%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
3.9%
2.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.6% |
4.3%
1.7 pts better
|
11.4%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.7% |
4.1%
2.4 pts better
|
5.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.0% |
12.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 18.2% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 13.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% |
17.5%
14.5 pts better
|
16.7%
13.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.0% |
22.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 40.1% · 4Q avg 25.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.5% |
18.6%
3.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.3% · Q2 37.9% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 22.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
2.3%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
2.6%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.0% |
24.8%
3.8 pts better
|
19.8%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.2% · Q2 13.4% · Q3 24.1% · Q4 15.8% · 4Q avg 21.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.2% |
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% |
88.6%
6.2 pts better
|
81.7%
13.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 91.5% · Q2 94.7% · Q3 97.5% · Q4 95.9% · 4Q avg 94.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.8% |
14.0%
1.2 pts better
|
12.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.8% · Observed 12.0% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.0% |
1.9%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.0% |
82.7%
12.3 pts better
|
79.7%
15.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.5% |
23.1%
4.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 27.5% · Observed 24.0% · Expected 20.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-14 · Fire 2024-02-14
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-26 · Fire 2023-01-26
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-14
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-02-26
B · Minimal harm
2024-02-14
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-02-28
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-04-10
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-05-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-29
F776 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2025-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-18
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-21
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-09-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-14
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Cura
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Dirkes, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Molitor, Dave
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Opatz, Tom
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Opatz, Tom
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sayovitz, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Struzyk, Fred
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Struzyk, Fred
Corporate Officer · Individual
Tf Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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