Assumption Home
Scout 100Cold Spring, MN · 76 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Cold Spring's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,270–$13,750/mo
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Sterling Park Health Care Center
142 North First Street, Waite Park, MN 56387 · Stearns County
Comfortable Senior Living in Waite Park Come home to a community where vibrant living and heartfelt care create the perfect living experience. Welcome to Sterling Park Senior Living, serving the Waite Park and St. Cloud area. We are committed to providing exceptional, person-centered healthcare in a supportive setting…
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (34 of 40 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Waite Park
Sterling Park Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Waite Park, MN, with 40 certified beds and an average of about 34 residents per day. It operates as part of the Accura Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.29 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.08 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.29 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Waite Park options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg. residents/day
- 34
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Accura Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245375
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,270–$13,750/mo (median $11,660) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Cloud prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.29
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.08
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-01
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-01Severity J — immediate jeopardyResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-08-01Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
2025-08-01Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
2025-08-01Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-08-01Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-08-01Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-08-01Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-08-01Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
142 North First Street, Waite Park, MN
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Sterling Park Health Care Center
How much does Sterling Park Health Care Center cost?
Sterling Park Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Waite Park, MN area typically runs $10,270–$13,750 per month (median $11,660, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Sterling Park Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Sterling Park Health Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Sterling Park Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Sterling Park Health Care Center?
Sterling Park Health Care Center has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Sterling Park Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 85% full (34 of 40 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Sterling Park Health Care Center offer?
Sterling Park Health Care Center in Waite Park, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 40 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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