D

STERLING PARK HEALTH CARE CENTER

142 NORTH FIRST STREET, WAITE PARK, MN 56387
Score: 47 / 100

Sterling Park Health Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 47/100. The facility ranks in the 33th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Sterling Park Health Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.31 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.03 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Sterling Park Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and .

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.31 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.71 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.74 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.68 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Jul 31, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0578 Severity J
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jul 31, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have 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.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jul 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 35.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 47 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9