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HomeMinnesotaSterling Park Health Care Center

Sterling Park Health Care Center

142 North First Street, Waite Park, MN 563873202529595WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(10 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
40
certified

How Sterling Park Health Care Center Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.19 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.22 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
65.3%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 1.22 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.
Staff turnover is 65.3%, higher than the Minnesota average of 42.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 1, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Stearns County 65+
24,575
15.5% of county
County Population
158,622
Stearns County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Sterling Park Health Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waite Park, Minnesota with 40 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
35.9
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Stearns
Last Inspection
Aug 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
78.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0578Immediate Jeopardy

Honor 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.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify 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.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Minimal Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialAug 1, 2025
3 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.42 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.22 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.19 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
65.3%
RN Turnover
69.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KAPLAN, SAMUAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Mar 4, 2020
PARKER, BRUCE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Mar 4, 2020
KAPLAN, SAMUALCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 4, 2020
PARKER, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 4, 2020
LENEAVE, TEDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2019
HERVIN, CAROLYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2016
LENEAVE, TEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 25, 2022
WATKINS, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024
HERVIN, CAROLYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 1, 2016
WATKINS, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sterling Park Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Sterling Park Health Care Center
Waite Park, MNCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, MN3.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Edenbrook of St Cloud
Saint Cloud, MN4.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr
Sartell, MN4.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
St Benedicts Care Center
Saint Cloud, MN4.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Assumption Home
Cold Spring, MN12.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
The Gardens at Foley LLC
Foley, MN16.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,824
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sterling Park Health Care Center
Waite Park, MN · Current facility
—2/52/54/5None recorded
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, MN
3.9 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Edenbrook of St Cloud
Saint Cloud, MN
4.3 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr
Sartell, MN
4.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
St Benedicts Care Center
Saint Cloud, MN
4.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Assumption Home
Cold Spring, MN
12.5 mi5/55/55/5$17,345
The Gardens at Foley LLC
Foley, MN
16.3 mi3/53/53/5$8,824

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sterling Park Health Care Center?▾
Sterling Park Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Sterling Park Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Sterling Park Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sterling Park Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sterling Park Health Care Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 1, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Sterling Park Health Care Center?▾
Sterling Park Health Care Center provides 4.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours, 0.55 LPN hours, and 2.42 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 65.3%.
How many beds does Sterling Park Health Care Center have?▾
Sterling Park Health Care Center has 40 certified beds with an average of 35.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sterling Park Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sterling Park Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Sterling Park Health Care Center has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 10 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Accura Healthcare

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