Nature’s Point Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Minnesota, MN
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Nature’s Point Assisted Living

Nursing Home · Minnesota, MN
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Nature’s Point Assisted Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Nature’s Point Assisted Living

Nature's Point is an assisted living community located in St. Cloud, MN. It offers a supportive environment with a focus on individualized care and a holistic approach to senior living. Residents can enjoy a variety of social events and chef-inspired meals.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 72.4% Below MN avg. ▼ 72.4% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 66.7% Below MN avg. ▼ 66.7% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 20.6% Below MN avg. ▼ 20.6% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 17.0% Above MN avg. ▲ 17.0% Above MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Minnesota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 64th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 0m per day
Rank #64 / 85Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 85 Minnesota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Minnesota avg (5h 7m per day)
vs Minnesota avg
-22%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupancy rate 83.3% Rank #128 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 55 days
Occupancy rate
83.3% Rank #128 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
55 days
Bed community size
39-bed community Rank #310 / 536Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 310th out of 536 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #618 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 618th out of 633 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountySherburne

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionChef-inspired meals provided.

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Inspection oversight

  • Latest inspection: October 17, 2025

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 12

Minnesota average 6


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations
41 Rank #69 / 86Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 86 MN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Minnesota average 23.2

Citations per inspection
3.42 Rank #33 / 86Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 86 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Minnesota average 3.76


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

21 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
2
186% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.7


Serious Health citations
1 Rank #1 / 38Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 38 homes in Minnesota. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Minnesota SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.5

2 critical citations Minnesota average: 0.7

1 serious citation Minnesota average: 0.5

36 moderate citations Minnesota average: 21.2

2 minor citations Minnesota average: 0.8
Citations history (last 5 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Dec 19, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 19, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Aug 01, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 15, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 111
Employees 107
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.68:1
23% worse than Minnesota average
Minnesota average ratio: 2.19:1 Minnesota average ratio: 2.19:1See full Minnesota ranking
Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 7.3 hours
0% compared with Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 7.5 hours Minnesota average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Minnesota ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,341

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 51
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.8%

228 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5105113,50892100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse170176,04092100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,5676470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,2549098%7.5
Registered Nurse8081,1078289%8.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician3149036672%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist2025196368%6.8
Administrator1014725964%8
Dental Services Staff1014716065%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide3034706874%5.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014695964%7.9
Dietitian1014535863%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014005054%8
Physical Therapy Assistant5052396065%3.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1122387076%3.1
Medication Aide/Technician2021361921%7.1
Qualified Social Worker101543437%1.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant011404043%1
Medical Director011333%1
51 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 89%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 65%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 54%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 65%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 76%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 21%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 37%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 43%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.9
38% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.9
16% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.7%
22% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.0%
37% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.9%
8% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
24% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.6%
85% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.6%
52% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.4%
36% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.4%
10% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.2%
6% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.7%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
74% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.9%
9% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 months

Medicaid

43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 66
Medicare
4
6.1% of residents
Medicaid
30
45.5% of residents
Private pay or other
32
48.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.7M
Profit
$1.7M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.7M Rank #46 / 85Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$1.7M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #53 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.7M
48.6% of revenue Rank #64 / 85Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Minnesota average. Well-run Minnesota SNFs typically land around 61–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
Total costs $10.0M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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Address 6.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St. Cloud's city center to Nature’s Point Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Minnesota

Nature’s Point Assisted Living is located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Nature’s Point Assisted Living

How many beds does Nature’s Point Assisted Living have?

Nature’s Point Assisted Living has 39 beds.

Are there photos of Nature’s Point Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Nature’s Point Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Nature’s Point Assisted Living?

Nature’s Point Assisted Living is located at 1717 University Drive SE.

What is the phone number of Nature’s Point Assisted Living?

(320) 258-7027 will put you in contact with the team at Nature’s Point Assisted Living.

What county is Nature’s Point Assisted Living located in?

Nature’s Point Assisted Living is in Sherburne County.

Is Nature’s Point Assisted Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Nature’s Point Assisted Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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