DBelow average · score 37/100 · #238 of 338 in Minnesota
Cura Of Sandstone
109 Court Avenue South, Sandstone, MN 55072 · 50 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 5.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Minnesota
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72)bottom quarter
$17,345 in fines in 3 years
Why Cura Of Sandstone is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Minnesota nursing homes in the same size band (small, 50 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Cura Of Sandstone at a Glance
D
37/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.18 h.
89<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 72.
20<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 1.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $17,345 fines, 0 denials.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Minnesota, small facilities · CMS record 245454 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address109 Court Avenue South, Sandstone, MN 55072
Phone3202453150
CountyPine
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds50
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Fairview University Trans Serv - Minneapolis, MN · 28 beds
- Staffing 9.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center - Princeton, MN · 86 beds
- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
1
Ecumen Lakeshore - Duluth, MN · 60 beds
- Staffing 5.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.