SANDSTONE HEALTH CARE CENTER
109 COURT AVENUE SOUTH, SANDSTONE, MN 55072 · CCN 245454
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg residents/day
- 40.0
- Phone
- 3202453150
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-13 | 10 | 8.1 | 9.5 | +1.9 worse |
| 2 | 2023-11-03 | 6 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -1.8 better |
| 3 | 2022-11-02 | 8 | 7.4 | 9.3 | +0.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.63 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.93 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.78 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (24)1 immediate jeopardy
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2025-02-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-01-05 · Health · corrected 2024-02-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2022-11-02 · Health · corrected 2022-12-01
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPATZ, TOM | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2017-05-12 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2017-05-12 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-05-01 |
| COLBY, JENNIFER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1996-09-01 |
| ERVIN, DEREK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-11-28 |
| JOHNSON, JENNIFER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-05-06 |
| LINDBERG, KALLIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-04-03 |
| LUDWIG, CYNTHIA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-04-24 |
| MEYER, LUNA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-07-10 |
| STRATE, LAWRENCE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-05-01 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-05-17 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-05-17 |
Other facilities in SANDSTONE
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.