Nursing homeActive
Cura Of Melrose
101 5th Avenue Nw, Melrose, MN 56352320256447475 certified beds · 63 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
16
● 0● 12● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$49,585
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-05-14
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-14 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-04 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-11 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-29 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-29 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-10 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 245396-20260514-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-02-03Record 245396-20260114-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-03Record 245396-20260114-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-12-01Record 245396-20251204-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 245396-20251204-F609
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-14Record 245396-20250911-F628
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-14Record 245396-20250911-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-14Record 245396-20250911-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-14Record 245396-20250911-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-14Record 245396-20250911-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 245396-20250729-F686
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 245396-20250729-F580
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-09Record 245396-20250428-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-24Record 245396-20240829-F550
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-24Record 245396-20240829-F688
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-18Record 245396-20230810-F552
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Civil money penalty | $22,900 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-12-04 | Civil money penalty | $26,685 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-07-29 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 76 days, from 2025-08-30 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.02
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.64
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover57%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover67%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.2% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 20.0% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.8% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cura Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Dirkes, Mark Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opatz, Tom Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Struzyk, Fred Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tf Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cura Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dirkes, Mark Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dirkes, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dirkes, Mark Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heller, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opatz, Tom Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opatz, Tom Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opatz, Tom Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Struzyk, Fred Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Struzyk, Fred Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Struzyk, Fred Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tf Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Cura — 8 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Stearns.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cura Of Sauk Centre Sauk Centre | 8.0 mi | 2026-03-05 | 0121 |
| Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy Albany | 12.1 mi | 2026-06-04 | 1263 |
| Belgrade Nursing Home Belgrade | 18.1 mi | 2026-05-28 | 090 |
| Cura Of Long Prairie Long Prairie | 20.6 mi | 2026-06-09 | 070 |
| Cura Of Paynesville Paynesville | 22.7 mi | 2026-04-08 | 150 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |