Nursing homes › Minnesota › Cura of Melrose
101 5th Avenue Nw, Melrose, MN 56352 · (320) 256-4474 · 75 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 336 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Cura, a group operating 8 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $74,951 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.02 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.72. Weekend total: 3.64. Nursing staff turnover: 57%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 16 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-01-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-01 |
| 2025-12-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-09-11 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-09-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-09-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-07-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-29 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-04-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2023-08-10 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Fine | $22,900 |
| 2025-12-04 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2025-07-29 | Payment Denial | 76 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/23/2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/04/2024 |
| DIRKES, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/31/2024 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/31/2024 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/31/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Cura of Melrose — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 245396), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/cura-of-melrose-melrose-mn/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245396. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.