Sterling Park Health Care Center
Nursing Home · Waite Park, MN
CMS certification number245375
Contact & location
142 North First StreetWaite Park, MN 56387
Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 252-9595
- ZIP code
- 56387 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 35.9 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Sterling Park Healthcare Center INC
- Chain
- Accura Healthcare (41 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.19 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.22 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.55 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.42 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.59 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 65.3 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 69.2 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 1, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-01 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-07 |
| 2025-08-01 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-08-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-04 |
| 2025-03-20 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-02-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2024-05-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-05-02 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-05-02 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2023-08-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Payment Denial | 3 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Kaplan, Samual (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Parker, Bruce (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Hervin, Carolyn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watkins, Douglas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kaplan, Samual (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Parker, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leneave, Ted (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hervin, Carolyn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leneave, Ted (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watkins, Douglas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sterling Park Health Care Center?
Sterling Park Health Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Sterling Park Health Care Center have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Sterling Park Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
Who owns Sterling Park Health Care Center?
It is part of Accura Healthcare and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sterling Park Health Care Center?
(320) 252-9595. The facility is located at 142 North First Street, Waite Park, MN 56387.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.