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Edenbrook of St. Cloud
1717 University Drive Southeast, Saint Cloud, MN 56304 · Stearns County · (320) 251-9120
77 certified beds, about 67 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245438 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 26, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 35 health citations since February 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.75 of those hours.
46.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to Eden Senior Care, an affiliated group of 21 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
702/23
609/23
210/23
103/24
204/24
905/24
108/24
212/24
306/25
207/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 35 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
26D
5E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
July 22, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide timely notification for change in skin condition to the physician for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to identify, assess, monitor, and respond to changes in skin integrity, including notification of the provider and implementation of appropriate interventions, for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
June 26, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide a written notice of bed hold for 2 of 2 residents (R20, R21) reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to store thawing meat in a manor to prevent it from dripping onto other items stored in the refrigerator. Furthermore, the facility failed to ensure food stored in the unit refrigerators and main kitchen were labeled, dated and discarded properly. These deficient practices had the potential to affect all 67 residents received food from the facility kitchen and unit refrigerators.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program effectively sustained ongoing compliance related to repeat citations from past surveys regarding food storage and labeling open items. This had the potential to affect all 67 residents residing in the facility.
December 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure food was served at a palatable and appetizing temperature for 6 of 6 residents (R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7) reviewed who had food concerns. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 63 residents residing in this facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure dignified and respectful maintain or promote their quality of life for 2 of 3 residents (R2, R4) reviewed when services were not provided to empty bedside urinals and bathing was not provided as scheduled.
August 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure ambulation interventions were implemented for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for falls. This resulted in actual harm for R3 who fell while ambulating in the hallway and sustained a head laceration requiring emergency medical care. The facility implemented corrective action prior to the investigation so the deficiency was issued at past noncompliance.
May 15, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure food items were properly labeled and dated after packaging was opened. In addition, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area and failed to serve food in a sanitary and clean manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 65 residents residing in the facility.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure an environment that was free of accident hazards, related to hot water temperatures in 5 of 5 resident bathrooms and the sink at the eye wash station tested for safe water temperatures. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 4 residents who were independent with mobility on the memory care unit and 2 residents on the main units.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure donning/doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) was performed in order to prevent the spread of infection for 1 of 15 residents (R36) observed for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) (an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities.) In addition, the facility failed to identify and ensure implementation of EBP for 14 of 15 residents (R3, R6, R18, R22, R26, R30, R36, R38, R47, R62, R115, R116, R266, R268) observed for EBP. Further, the facility failed to ensure personal laundry was transported and delivered in a manner that prevented risk of contamination for and hand hygiene was completed as required during observation for linen transportation for 3 of 5 hallways.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure dignity was maintained for 1 of 4 residents (R54) who had a soiled wet shirt reviewed for dignity.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure housekeeping services were provided for a clean environment for 1 of 2 residents (R115) who had a soiled privacy curtain and floor.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to change soiled clothing for 1 of 3 residents (R54) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL's). In addition, the facility failed to remove facial hair for 1 of 3 residents (R36) who was dependent on staff for assistance with grooming and personal hygiene.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure timely assistance with repositioning and failed to implement care planned interventions for 1 of 4 resident (R26) with current pressure ulcers and at risk for further development of pressure ulcers.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to provide hand splinting and range of motion (ROM) services to prevent a potential decrease in ROM for 1 of 2 residents (R11) reviewed who required hand splinting and range of motion for restorative nursing exercises.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 residents (R2, R44) were offered or received pneumococcal and/or influenza vaccinations in accordance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.
April 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to maintain safe storage of medications when the nurses left medication carts unlocked and unattended in 2 of 3 medication carts.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to maintain infection control practices while conducting blood glucose checks for 2 of 3 residents (R2, R3) reviewed for medication administration.
March 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure proper glove use and hand hygiene was performed during incontinence care and wound care for 3 of 6 residents (R3, R4, R6) reviewed for infection control.
October 17, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify resident representative and physician timely following resident change of condition for 1 of 1 residents (R1) who had dehydration and was eventually was hospitalized .
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure timely identification, evaluation and treatment for R1 who was assessed to be at risk for dehydration and had a change in condition affecting her fluid and nutritional intake and medication administration.
September 22, 2023Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- F Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide all staff education on cultural competence.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure dignity was maintained by answering call lights in a timely manner.
- D Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure non-English speaking residents (R1, R3, R6) and/or their families were provided an interpreter, allowing them to be fully informed about their health status in a language they understood.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify a family member of a fall which occurred for 1 of 2 residents (R1) reviewed.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to develop a care plan which included cultural plans/interventions for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (R1, R3).
- C 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the Facility Assessment was complete to help determine staffing needs based on resident acuity. This had the potential to affect all 64 residents.
February 2, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure 12 of 17 residents Resident (R) R6, R9, R16, R24, R26, R29, R40, R47, R49, R54, R57 and R215, eating in the memory care dining room, were severed at the same time. In addition, the facility failed to ensure that R16 received her medication administered in a private setting. The sample size was 24 residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that staff washed their hands between assisting residents in the dining room which affected six of 17 residents (Resident (R) R6, R18, R29, R38, R40 and R47), to prevent possible cross contamination. In addition, the facility failed to ensure that staff washed their hands prior to administering medication and did not pour medication into bare hands during medication pass for R16. The sample size was 24 residents.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews the facility failed to notify the responsible party (RP) for 1 of 2 residents (R)18 reviewed for change in condition related to missing anti-seizure medication in December 2022 out of a total sample size of 24 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for hospice services for 1 of 3 residents (R) 22 receiving hospice services out of a total sample of 24 residents. By not ensuring the accuracy of the MDS, these failures placed the resident at risk for unmet care needs of residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure tube feeding equipment was maintained and stored appropriately for 1 of 1 resident (R)12 reviewed for tube feeding out of a total sample of 24 residents. The facility's deficient practice increased the resident's risk of infectious complications.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment was maintained and stored appropriately for 1 of 1 residents (R) 19 reviewed for respiratory care out of a total sample of 24 residents. The facility's deficient practice increased the resident's risk of respiratory complications.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review,and interviews, the facility failed to obtain medication for 1 of 1 residents (R) 18 related to the administration of a twice a day (BID) anti-seizure medication out of a total sample of 24 residents. This failure increased the risk that R18 would have seizure activity.
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 3 on June 26, 2025, 1 on February 11, 2025, 6 on May 15, 2024, 3 on February 2, 2023.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- C Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.90 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.75 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.38 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.88 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.73 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.11 on weekdays and 3.38 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.79 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.90 | 0.75 | 4.11 | 3.38 | 0.0% | 2 of 90 | 67 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.83 | 0.52 | 3.96 | 3.52 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 65 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.89 | 0.53 | 4.07 | 3.43 | 2.7% | 1 of 92 | 67 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.79 | 0.44 | 3.94 | 3.39 | 0.4% | 0 of 91 | 65 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.6 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.9 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.4 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.5 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.2 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TALAHI NURSING & REHAB CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Eden Senior Care, a group of 21 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stesel, Maxim | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 07/07/2016 |
| Smith, Marlene | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/07/2016 | |
| Rice, Pamela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on July 22, 2026: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on July 22, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 26, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Sterling Park Health Care Center Waite Park, 4.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Sauk Rapids, 4.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Country Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center Sartell, 5.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- The Gardens at Foley LLC Foley, 12.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Assumption Home Cold Spring, 16.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Annandale Care Center Inc Annandale, 19.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Cura of Watkins Watkins, 20.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Edenbrook of St. Cloud's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Edenbrook of St. Cloud 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Edenbrook of St. Cloud get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 26, 2025. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Edenbrook of St. Cloud been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Edenbrook of St. Cloud accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Edenbrook of St. Cloud?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to Eden Senior Care. Legal business name: TALAHI NURSING & REHAB CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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