Public Record
Sandstone Health Care Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg. residents per day
- 40.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 48
- Inspections on file
- 11
- Last inspection
- 2026-04-08
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Citations
48 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0570Generalpotential for harm
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
- 0576Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712Generalno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0921Generalno actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0712Generalno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0041Generalno actual harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 1 earlier inspection is also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Sandstone Health Care Center?
- Sandstone Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sandstone, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245454.
- What is the CMS rating for Sandstone Health Care Center?
- Sandstone Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Sandstone Health Care Center have?
- Sandstone Health Care Center is certified for 50 beds. It serves an average of 40.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Sandstone Health Care Center have?
- Sandstone Health Care Center has 48 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Sandstone Health Care Center last inspected?
- Sandstone Health Care Center was last inspected on April 8, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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