SARTELL THERAPY SUITES
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Sartell Therapy Suites has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is excellent and highly recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #72 out of 337 nursing homes in Minnesota, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide, and #4 out of 10 in Stearns County, meaning only three local options are better. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 2 in 2023 to none in 2024. While the staffing rating is poor at 1 out of 5 stars, an impressive 0% turnover rate suggests that staff remain long-term, which is a positive sign. Notably, the home has not incurred any fines, which is reassuring for families; however, there were concerns found during inspections, including failing to ensure that some residents received their recommended vaccines and not posting required nurse staffing information in a visible location.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Minnesota
- #72/337
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Minnesota facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record
Dec 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 3 of 5 residents (R67, R118 and R124) were offered or rece...
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Apr 2023
1 deficiency
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure required and complete nurse staffing information was posted in a readily available, visible location within the nurs...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Minnesota.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Minnesota facilities.
- • Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Sartell Therapy Suites's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SARTELL THERAPY SUITES an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Minnesota, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Sartell Therapy Suites Staffed?
CMS rates SARTELL THERAPY SUITES's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Sartell Therapy Suites?
State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at SARTELL THERAPY SUITES during 2023. These included: 1 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Sartell Therapy Suites?
SARTELL THERAPY SUITES is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by ECUMEN, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 24 certified beds and approximately 0 residents (about 0% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SARTELL, Minnesota.
How Does Sartell Therapy Suites Compare to Other Minnesota Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Minnesota, SARTELL THERAPY SUITES's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Sartell Therapy Suites?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Sartell Therapy Suites Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SARTELL THERAPY SUITES has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Minnesota. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Sartell Therapy Suites Stick Around?
SARTELL THERAPY SUITES has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Sartell Therapy Suites Ever Fined?
SARTELL THERAPY SUITES has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Sartell Therapy Suites on Any Federal Watch List?
SARTELL THERAPY SUITES is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.