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Cura Of Sauk Centre
425 N Elm Street, Sauk Centre, MN 56378320352222160 certified beds · 52 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2024
Deficiencies
13
● 0● 12● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-05
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-29 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-14 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 245341-20260305-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 245341-20260305-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 245341-20260305-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 245341-20260305-F657
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-22Record 245341-20260305-F880
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-10Record 245341-20250410-F760
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-14Record 245341-20250410-F656
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-14Record 245341-20250410-F732
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-14Record 245341-20250410-F758
F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-21Record 245341-20250129-F776
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-18Record 245341-20240918-F686
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-03Record 245341-20240821-F580
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 245341-20240214-F641
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.75
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.44
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.74
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover100%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover100%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 8.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 5.6% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.5% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cura Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Ellerbroek, Amanda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leighton, Christopher Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Molitor, Dave Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sayovitz, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tf Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| City Of Sauk Centre Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cura Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dirkes, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Molitor, Dave Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opatz, Tom Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opatz, Tom Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sayovitz, James Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Struzyk, Fred Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tf Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Cura — 8 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Stearns.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cura Of Melrose Melrose | 8.0 mi | 2026-05-14 | 0114 |
| Galeon Osakis | 13.0 mi | 2025-12-17 | 050 |
| Cura Of Long Prairie Long Prairie | 16.6 mi | 2026-06-09 | 070 |
| Belgrade Nursing Home Belgrade | 20.7 mi | 2026-05-28 | 090 |
| Central Todd County Care Center Clarissa | 24.4 mi | 2026-03-18 | 041 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |