CURA OF SAUK CENTRE
425 N ELM STREET, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CURA OF SAUK CENTRE Compares
CURA OF SAUK CENTRE is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.6%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (67% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (57% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (67% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.3% — worse 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 SAUK CENTRE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CURA OF SAUK CENTRE with other nursing homes in Sauk Centre.
How is CURA OF SAUK CENTRE 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 CURA OF SAUK CENTRE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.6% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CURA OF SAUK CENTRE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% 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 SAUK CENTRE?
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 SAUK CENTRE?
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 Sauk Centre
Sauk Centre sits in Stearns County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 23,964 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 34.8 years
- Median household income
- $65,244
- Median home value
- $193,500
Demographics for Stearns County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sauk Centre.
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