nursing home in Melrose, MN
Cura of Melrose
101 5th Avenue NW, Melrose, MN 56352 · (320) 256-4474
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Cura of Melrose at a glance
Cura of Melrose is a 75-bed non-profit nursing home in Melrose, Minnesota (Stearns County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 11, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $49,585.
Nursing staff turnover is 57.2% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 75
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Cura
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 1986
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Stearns County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245396
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.02 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.72 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.85 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.64 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.2% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 66.7% | 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) | 11 | 7 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 6 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 91 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $49,585 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 75 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 63 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.3% | 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) | 5% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.2% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 22.4% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.6% | 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) | 10.8% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.9% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.2% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 6.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.5% | 82.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91.4% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| May 14, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 1, 2025 |
| December 4, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 29, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 2025 |
| July 29, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 28, 2025 |
| July 29, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 28, 2025 |
| April 28, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2025 |
| August 29, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 7, 2024 |
| August 29, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 7, 2024 |
| August 29, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 24, 2024 |
| August 29, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 24, 2024 |
| August 10, 2023 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
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 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $49,585 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | Fine | $22,900 |
| December 4, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| July 29, 2025 | Payment Denial | 76 days from August 30, 2025 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURA Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/23/2024 |
| CURA Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2025 |
| HELLER, PATRICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2025 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2024 |
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Cura of Long Prairie
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★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
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407 East State Highway 55, Paynesville, MN 56362 · 22.7 mi
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★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Cura of Melrose's rating?
Cura of Melrose has 2 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 Melrose receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Cura of Melrose 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 Melrose?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Cura. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Cura of Melrose and how do I contact it?
Cura of Melrose is at 101 5th Avenue NW, Melrose, MN 56352. Phone: (320) 256-4474.
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.