CURA OF SANDSTONE
109 COURT AVENUE SOUTH, Sandstone, MN 55072
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 CURA OF SANDSTONE Compares
CURA OF SANDSTONE is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sandstone, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.9% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (52% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (81% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CURA OF SANDSTONE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CURA OF SANDSTONE with other nursing homes in Sandstone.
How is CURA OF SANDSTONE addressing its health inspections 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 is CURA OF SANDSTONE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.9% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CURA OF SANDSTONE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CURA OF SANDSTONE?
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 CURA OF SANDSTONE?
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 Sandstone
Sandstone sits in Pine County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.6% 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+
- 6,024 (20.6%)
- Median age
- 45.6 years
- Median household income
- $55,606
- Median home value
- $170,700
Demographics for Pine County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sandstone.
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