Best Nursing Homes in Stearns County
Compare 9 nursing homes in Stearns County, Minnesota.
About 16.8% of Stearns County's population is aged 65+ (27,569 residents). The 65+ population has grown +13.1% since 2020. Median household income is $76,447. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
| Facility | Rating | City | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption Home | 5 | Cold Spring | Non-profit |
| Belgrade Nursing Home | 5 | Belgrade | Non-profit |
| Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr | 5 | Sartell | Non-profit |
| Cura of Sauk Centre | 3 | Sauk Centre | Non-profit |
| Edenbrook of St Cloud | 3 | Saint Cloud | For-profit |
| Paynesville Health Care Center | 3 | Paynesville | For-profit |
| Mother of Mercy Senior Living | 2 | Albany | Non-profit |
| Sterling Park Health Care Center | 2 | Waite Park | For-profit |
| Cura Of Melrose | 1 | Melrose | Non-profit |
Stearns County: residents 65+ over time
How are these ratings calculated?
The CMS five-star quality rating comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read our plain-language explainer for nursing homes to understand exactly what each star means — and what it does not.
Data as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.