Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Saint Cloud, Minnesota
1 of 2 nursing homes in Saint Cloud (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
152
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$14,892 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is adequate, with two facilities available and one recommended. Families should be aware that while ST BENEDICTS CARE CENTER receives a B+ rating, there is one facility with significant fines totaling $14,892, warranting caution.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 ST BENEDICTS CARE CENTER (85) — St. Benedicts Care Center shines with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. This non-profit facility focuses on community wellbeing, offering personalized care in a supportive environment, and has maintained a commendable Grade B+ with zero fines, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
The other 1 Saint Cloud facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $14K.
Recommended
St. Benedicts Care Center shines with its excellent CMS 5-star rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. This non-profit facility focuses on community wellbeing, offering personalized care in a supportive environment, and has maintained a commendable Grade B+ with zero fines, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Saint Cloud Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $14,892
Questions Saint Cloud Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Saint Cloud's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Saint Cloud facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Saint Cloud avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Saint Cloud facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Saint Cloud, MN are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Saint Cloud (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Saint Cloud "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Saint Cloud?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.