Cura of Sandstone
Nursing Home · Sandstone, MN
CMS certification number245454
Contact & location
109 Court Avenue SouthSandstone, MN 55072
Pine County
- Phone
- (320) 245-3150
- ZIP code
- 55072 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 36.2 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Premier Healthcare Management of Sandstone LLC
- Chain
- Cura (8 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both 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
- 5.18 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.32 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.06 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.52 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 10 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-03-05 | 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 2026-04-15 |
| 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-11-30 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-13 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2024-01-05 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2023-11-03 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
| 2023-11-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-13 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $17,345 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Fine | $17,345 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Struzyk, Fred (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Lindberg, Kallie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Opatz, Tom (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandstone Health Care Center LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strate, Lawrence (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Struzyk, Fred (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 | |
| Colby, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ervin, Derek (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lindberg, Kallie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ludwig, Cynthia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, Luna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strate, Lawrence (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 Sandstone?
Cura of Sandstone has a 1-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 Sandstone have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.
Has Cura of Sandstone been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $17,345 in the last three years.
Who owns Cura of Sandstone?
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 Sandstone?
(320) 245-3150. The facility is located at 109 Court Avenue South, Sandstone, MN 55072.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.