Cura of Watkins
Nursing Home · Watkins, MN
CMS certification number245358
Contact & location
410 Luella StreetWatkins, MN 55389
Meeker County
- Phone
- (320) 764-2300
- ZIP code
- 55389 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 44.7 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Premier Healthcare Management Services LLC
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.55 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.11 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.84 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.03 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 60.6 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 14, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 5 health · 3 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-18 |
| 2024-03-21 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-11 |
| 2023-02-02 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Hilltop Healthcare Center LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strate, Lawrence (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sundstrom, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| TF Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eekhoff, Tyler (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Linn, Leila (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pozorski, Sara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schoen, Matthew (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shuk, Carmen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strate, Lawrence (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sundstrom, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| TF Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cura of Watkins?
Cura of Watkins has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Cura of Watkins have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.
Has Cura of Watkins been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Cura of Watkins?
(320) 764-2300. The facility is located at 410 Luella Street, Watkins, MN 55389.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.