CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 23, 2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2024 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 4, 2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 |
| CURA | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2025 |
| HELLER, PATRICK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 11, 2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 11, 2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 23, 2025 |
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