1 of 5 stars overall for Central Health Care Center in Le Center, MN, with a lowest-overall-rating flag. Health inspection is 2 of 5 stars and quality measures are 1 of 5 stars, while staffing is 4 of 5 stars; reported nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5253.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.63
Licensed practical nurses
0.80
Nurse aides
2.10
Weekend nursing
3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.8%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
7.7%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.8%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
57.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.3%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $21,048 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 3, 2023
10 days
Federal fine
Aug 3, 2023
$21,048
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
25 residents on an average day (62% of 40 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.