nursing home in Paynesville, MN
Cura of Paynesville
407 East State Highway 55, Paynesville, MN 56362 · (320) 399-4267
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Cura of Paynesville at a glance
Cura of Paynesville is a 51-bed for-profit nursing home in Paynesville, Minnesota (Stearns County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 8, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 56.9% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 51
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Cura
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1987
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Stearns County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245253
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.49 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.93 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.93 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.86 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 56.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 51 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 50 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97.1% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 18.3% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.4% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20.1% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.8% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.2% | 82.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2026 |
| April 8, 2026 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected April 16, 2026 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 8, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2024 |
| February 8, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/08/2021 |
| STRUZYK, FRED Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/08/2021 |
| FORTITUDE OF PAYNESVILLE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2021 |
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2021 |
| STRATE, LAWRENCE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| STRUZYK, FRED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2021 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2024 |
| THEIS, NATHANIEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2021 |
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2021 |
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2017 |
| STRUZYK, FRED Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2017 |
| DOUGHERTY, SANDRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2021 |
| GROTHE, CHRISTIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2025 |
| STRATE, LAWRENCE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2024 |
| THEIS, NATHANIEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cura of Paynesville's rating?
Cura of Paynesville has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Cura of Paynesville receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Cura of Paynesville accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Cura of Paynesville?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Cura. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Cura of Paynesville and how do I contact it?
Cura of Paynesville is at 407 East State Highway 55, Paynesville, MN 56362. Phone: (320) 399-4267.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.