Cura of Le Sueur
621 South 4th Street · Le Sueur, MN · 56058 · 5076652262
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Cura
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
100% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 100% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · C February 24, 2026
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245416 · certified since February 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.