Cura of Melrose
Nursing Home · Melrose, MN
CMS certification number245396
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
101 5TH Avenue NWMelrose, MN 56352
Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 256-4474
- ZIP code
- 56352 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 75
- Residents per day
- 63.2 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Cura of Melrose LLC
- Chain
- Cura (8 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- 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
- 4.02 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.72 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.85 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.64 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.2 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 66.7 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
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. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-12-01 |
| 2025-12-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-07-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
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. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-04-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-24 |
| 2023-08-10 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $49,585 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Fine | $22,900 |
| 2025-12-04 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2025-07-29 | Payment Denial | 76 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cura (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cura (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dirkes, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heller, Patrick (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| TF Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dirkes, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dirkes, Mark (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cura of Melrose?
Cura of Melrose has a 2-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 Melrose have?
It has 75 certified beds and cares for about 63 residents per day.
Has Cura of Melrose been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $49,585 in the last three years.
Who owns Cura of Melrose?
It is part of Cura and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Cura of Melrose?
(320) 256-4474. The facility is located at 101 5TH Avenue NW, Melrose, MN 56352.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.