Central Health Care Center
444 North Cordova · Le Center, MN · 56057 · 5073572275
40 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,048 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 4, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · C August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2023 | Fine | $21,048 |
| August 3, 2023 | Payment Denial | 10 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245401 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.