COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER
10 SOUTHEAST FIFTH STREET, Cook, MN 55723
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER Compares
COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER is a 28-bed government-owned nursing facility in Cook, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.9%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 28 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.9% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (124% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (48% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Cook.
How is COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.6% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.9% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COOK HOSPITAL & CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cook
Cook sits in St. Louis County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 38,652 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $57,480
- Median home value
- $161,100
Demographics for St. Louis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cook.
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