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Central Health Care Center

Nursing home · 444 NORTH CORDOVA AVENUE, Le Center, MN 56057 · Lesueur County

1★Medicare overall
47cited deficiencies
2harm or jeopardy level
0penalties

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Facility

Type
Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · For-Profit Corporation
Capacity
35
State license
424120
Medicare CCN
245401
Licensed entity
CENTRAL HEALTH CARE OF LE CENTER INC
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Phone
(507) 357-2275
Nurse staffing
3.64 hours per resident per day; 62.1% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 2★ · Staffing 3★ · Quality 1★
Official record
Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Inspection findings

  1. Feb 10, 2026 Fire Safety · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      Corrected Feb 27, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Mar 2, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      Corrected Feb 11, 2026 · CMS fire safety

  2. Aug 21, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H54014127C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  3. Aug 5, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Aug 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      Corrected Aug 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  4. Mar 10, 2025 Fire Safety · 18 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      Corrected Apr 10, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0291 Egress Deficiencies

      Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

      Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0916 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      Corrected Mar 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

  5. Jan 4, 2024 Fire Safety · 10 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      Corrected Mar 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0006 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      Corrected Mar 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      Corrected Mar 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      Corrected Jan 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Jan 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      Corrected Jan 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0838 Administration Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Jan 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

      Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      Corrected Jan 26, 2024 · CMS fire safety

  6. Aug 16, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H54014069C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  7. Aug 3, 2023 Health · 5 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity C Complaint

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected Aug 3, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Aug 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

      F0835 Administration Deficiencies

      Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

      Corrected Aug 10, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

      F0867 Administration Deficiencies

      Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      Corrected Aug 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

      F0868 Administration Deficiencies

      Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

      Corrected Aug 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection

  8. Apr 19, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H54011046C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  9. Dec 15, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5401043C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  10. Mar 11, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5401042C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  11. Sep 29, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5401035C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  12. Jul 24, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5401033C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  13. Mar 16, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H5401029C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5401030C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.