nursing home in Willmar, MN

Cura of Willmar

1801 Willmar Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN 56201 · (320) 214-2700

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • Abuse citation

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Cura of Willmar at a glance

Cura of Willmar is a 78-bed non-profit nursing home in Willmar, Minnesota (Kandiyohi 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 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 15, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
78
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Cura
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 1987
Resident/family council
Both
County
Kandiyohi County
CMS Certification Number
245410

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.1 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.1 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.77 hrsMinnesota average4.19 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.77 hrs4.19 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.14 hrs1.06 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.11 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.15 hrs3.71 hrs3.42 hrsBetter

Inspections

This facility7Minnesota average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)779Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)223Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)4063.980.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Minnesota average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$24,507$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds7871107
Average residents per day636086
Occupancy80.8%84.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.2%Minnesota average4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.2%4%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7.7%5.2%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)16%17.1%15.4%Average
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)3.8%2.6%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.2%1.9%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)14%18.2%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)19.1%20.5%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2.6%4.1%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)11.3%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)19.5%12.5%19.5%Average
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)29.2%24.5%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)92.9%96.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%97.4%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.4%Minnesota average1.9%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Minnesota and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMinnesota avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.4%1.9%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)77.1%82.7%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%88.1%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 15, 2026
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 August 28, 2026
July 15, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2026
July 15, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 15, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 15, 2026
Standard
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 15, 2026
Standard
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 7, 2026
July 15, 2026
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected August 7, 2026
March 25, 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
Past Non-Compliance
September 10, 2025
Complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 5, 2025
August 7, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 9, 2025
August 7, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
Standard
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected October 3, 2025
May 22, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 12, 2024
May 22, 2024
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 May 23, 2024
May 22, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 29, 2024
May 22, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 21, 2024
May 22, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 21, 2024
May 22, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 3, 2024
May 22, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 3, 2024
May 22, 2024
Standard
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 3, 2024
May 22, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 3, 2024
October 5, 2023
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 6, 2023
October 5, 2023
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 November 6, 2023
October 5, 2023
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $0 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
May 22, 2024Payment Denial1 days from July 11, 2024

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CURA
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%03/19/2024
ADAM, PAMELA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
CURA
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/11/2024
MITTENESS, ANGELA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
OPATZ, TOM
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
STRUZYK, FRED
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
TF MANAGEMENT LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/11/2024
VANBEEK, JAYME
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
DIRKES, MARK
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
OPATZ, TOM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
STRUZYK, FRED
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
ADAM, PAMELA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
DIRKES, MARK
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
MITTENESS, ANGELA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
OPATZ, TOM
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
STRUZYK, FRED
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/19/2024
TF MANAGEMENT LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/11/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cura of Willmar's rating?

Cura of Willmar 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 Willmar receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Cura of Willmar 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 Willmar?

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 Willmar and how do I contact it?

Cura of Willmar is at 1801 Willmar Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN 56201. Phone: (320) 214-2700.

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.