St Benedicts Care Center
1810 Minnesota Boulevard Southeast · Saint Cloud, MN · 56304 · 3202520010
75 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ecumen
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 1, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245350 · certified since September 15, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.