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HomeMinnesotaCura of Melrose

Cura of Melrose

101 5th Avenue Nw, Melrose, MN 563523202564474WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.6on Google(5 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
75
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $26,685

How Cura of Melrose Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.02 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.72 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
57.2%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.72 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.
Staff turnover is 57.2%, higher than the Minnesota average of 42.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2024
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 9 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Stearns County 65+
24,575
15.5% of county
County Population
158,622
Stearns County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Cura of Melrose is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Melrose, Minnesota with 75 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
63.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Stearns
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
88.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jul 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$26,685
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineDec 4, 2025
$26,685
Payment DenialJul 29, 2025
76 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.85 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.02 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.2%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CURA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 23, 2024
DIRKES, MARKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
OPATZ, TOMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
STRUZYK, FREDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
DIRKES, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
OPATZ, TOMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
STRUZYK, FREDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
TF MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 4, 2024
DIRKES, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
OPATZ, TOMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
STRUZYK, FREDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 31, 2024
CURAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 31, 2024
TF MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 31, 2024
DIRKES, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 23, 2025
HELLER, PATRICKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 11, 2024
OPATZ, TOMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 11, 2024
STRUZYK, FREDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 23, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cura of Melrose and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Cura of Melrose
Melrose, MNCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $26,685
Cura of Sauk Centre
Sauk Centre, MN8.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy
Albany, MN12.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $69,449
Belgrade Nursing Home
Belgrade, MN18.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cura of Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN20.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Galeon
Osakis, MN21.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Cura of Paynesville
Paynesville, MN22.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cura of Melrose
Melrose, MN · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$26,685
Cura of Sauk Centre
Sauk Centre, MN
8.0 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy
Albany, MN
12.1 mi2/52/54/5$69,449
Belgrade Nursing Home
Belgrade, MN
18.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Cura of Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN
20.6 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Galeon
Osakis, MN
21.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Cura of Paynesville
Paynesville, MN
22.7 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Cura of Melrose?▾
Cura of Melrose has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Cura of Melrose cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Cura of Melrose participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cura of Melrose had any health inspection violations?▾
Cura of Melrose had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $26,685.
What are the staffing levels at Cura of Melrose?▾
Cura of Melrose provides 4.02 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, 0.46 LPN hours, and 2.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.2%.
How many beds does Cura of Melrose have?▾
Cura of Melrose has 75 certified beds with an average of 63.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Cura chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Cura of Melrose?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Cura of Melrose?▾
On Google Maps, Cura of Melrose has a rating of 2.6 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

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