ElderGrade
C

55/100

Average

Cura Of Melrose

101 5Th Avenue Nw, Melrose, MN 56352

CMS 2/5 stars #9 of 9 in Stearns County (320) 256-4474
Certified beds
75
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 4 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $26,685 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 18/30 Staffing 24/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 3/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

18/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

24/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.72 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 57% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $26,685 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.02 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.72 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.64 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 57.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 16 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 11, 2025 (11 months ago).

G May 14, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

G Jan 14, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Jan 14, 2026 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Dec 4, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Dec 4, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 11, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CURA, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DIRKES, MARK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
OPATZ, TOM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STRUZYK, FRED Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DIRKES, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OPATZ, TOM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STRUZYK, FRED Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DIRKES, MARK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OPATZ, TOM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STRUZYK, FRED Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CURA Organization ADP OF THE SNF
TF MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Cura Of Melrose

What is the ElderGrade for Cura Of Melrose? +

Cura Of Melrose holds an ElderGrade of C (55 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cura Of Melrose? +

Residents receive an average of 4.02 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cura Of Melrose been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 16 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Cura Of Melrose accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cura Of Melrose is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.