Nursing home

Cura of Melrose

101 5th Avenue NW, Melrose, MN, 56352

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Cura · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Cura of Melrose, with 15 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include no fines and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
1
of 5
Certified beds
75
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures1 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Stearns Co. avg 3.22Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Stearns Co. avg: 3.22. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

15
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
8
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12023
22024
102025
22026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

No federal fine records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 76 days total · Jul 29, 2025
  1. Jul 29, 202576 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.4%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)8.67%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.38%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Cura5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Dirkes, MarkMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Opatz, TomMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Struzyk, FredMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Dirkes, MarkCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Opatz, TomCORPORATE OFFICER
Struzyk, FredCORPORATE OFFICER
Tf Management LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dirkes, MarkOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Opatz, TomOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Struzyk, FredOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CuraADP OF THE SNF
Tf Management LLCADP OF THE SNF
Dirkes, MarkADP OF THE SNF
Heller, PatrickADP OF THE SNF
Opatz, TomADP OF THE SNF
Struzyk, FredADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Stearns County.

101 5th Avenue NW, Melrose
Stearns County · MN · 56352
75 certified beds45.6764, -94.8220

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Cura of Melrose's CMS rating?

Cura of Melrose has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 1 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Cura of Melrose located?

Cura of Melrose is located at 101 5th Avenue NW, Melrose, MN, 56352 in Stearns County, and CMS lists 75 certified beds.

Does Cura of Melrose have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $0 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Cura of Melrose over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Cura of Melrose's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Cura of Melrose's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.22 across 9 facilities in Stearns County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Cura of Melrose's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Cura of Melrose's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245396
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
75
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 15 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 14, 20260656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 3, 2026
Jan 14, 20260689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 3, 2026
Dec 4, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 29, 2025
Dec 4, 20250689GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 1, 2025
Sep 11, 20250628DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2025
Sep 11, 20250756DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2025
Sep 11, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2025
Sep 11, 20250842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2025
Sep 11, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 14, 2025
Jul 29, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 28, 2025
Jul 29, 20250686GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 28, 2025
Apr 28, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 9, 2025
Aug 29, 20240688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 24, 2024
Aug 29, 20240550EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 24, 2024
Aug 10, 20230552DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.