Nursing homeActive
Sterling Park Health Care Center
142 North First Street, Waite Park, MN 56387320252959540 certified beds · 36 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
19
● 1● 17● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
1 action
Last survey
2025-08-01
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Standard | 071 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-20 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Standard | 160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-09 | Standard | 020 | 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.
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 245375-20250801-F578
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-07Record 245375-20250801-F604
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 245375-20250801-F628
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 2025-09-04Record 245375-20250801-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 245375-20250801-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 245375-20250801-F689
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 245375-20250801-F727
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 2025-09-04Record 245375-20250801-F880
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 2025-04-07Record 245375-20250320-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-24Record 245375-20250226-F684
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 245375-20240502-F554
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 245375-20240502-F622
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 245375-20240502-F625
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 245375-20240502-F698
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 245375-20240502-F755
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 245375-20240502-F812
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Infection control
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 245375-20240502-F883
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 2023-09-08Record 245375-20230809-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 245375-20230809-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 3 days, from 2025-09-04 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.22
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.19
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.59
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover65%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover69%
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 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 19.0% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.0% | 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 | 21.6% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan, Samual Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Parker, Bruce Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hervin, Carolyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leneave, Ted Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watkins, Douglas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hervin, Carolyn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaplan, Samual Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leneave, Ted Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parker, Bruce Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watkins, Douglas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Accura Healthcare — 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Sauk Rapids | 3.9 mi | 2026-07-09 | 0240 |
| Country Manor Healthcare And Rehab Center Sartell | 4.5 mi | 2026-04-14 | 040 |
| Edenbrook Of St Cloud Saint Cloud | 4.3 mi | 2025-06-26 | 1241 |
| St Benedicts Care Center Saint Cloud | 4.5 mi | 2026-04-08 | 171 |
| Assumption Home Cold Spring | 12.5 mi | 2025-11-20 | 182 |
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 |