CMS data snapshot: July 2026
• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)
• Google users rate it 4.2/5 based on 22 reviews
• Has 50 certified beds with an average of 36.2 residents per day (72% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Apr 8, 2026)
• Has been fined a total of $17,345 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 5.18 hours per resident per day
• Part of the Cura chain (9 facilities)
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Cura of Sandstone is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandstone, Minnesota with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored below average compared to Minnesota facilities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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.
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPATZ, TOM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | May 12, 2017 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | May 12, 2017 |
| OPATZ, TOM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 17, 2017 |
| OPATZ, TOM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 17, 2012 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 17, 2012 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2017 |
| COLBY, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 1996 |
| ERVIN, DEREK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 28, 2022 |
| JOHNSON, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 6, 2024 |
| LINDBERG, KALLIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 3, 2024 |
| LUDWIG, CYNTHIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2023 |
| MEYER, LUNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 10, 2024 |
| STRATE, LAWRENCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2017 |
| SANDSTONE HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2017 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jul 15, 2025 |
| LINDBERG, KALLIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 5, 2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2017 |
| STRATE, LAWRENCE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2017 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2017 |
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