Nursing homes › Minnesota › Cura of Sandstone
109 Court Avenue South, Sandstone, MN 55072 · 3202453150 · 50 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Cura, a group operating 9 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $52,051 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.18 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.32. Weekend total: 4.52.
All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | 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 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-03-05 | 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 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-11-30 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2024-01-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2023-11-03 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPATZ, TOM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 05/12/2017 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 05/12/2017 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2017 |
| OPATZ, TOM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2012 |
| STRUZYK, FRED | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2012 |
| TF MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2017 |
| COLBY, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/1996 |
| ERVIN, DEREK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2022 |
| JOHNSON, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/06/2024 |
| LINDBERG, KALLIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/03/2024 |
| LUDWIG, CYNTHIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2023 |
| MEYER, LUNA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2024 |
| STRATE, LAWRENCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245454. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.