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Cura of Melrose
101 5th Avenue Nw, Melrose, MN 56352
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 75 beds, Cura of Melrose serves Melrose in Stearns County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 5, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $50K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 57.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stearns Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 13 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.3 | 21.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.2% | 56.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $49,585 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Sep 2025, 29 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×11 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Fine | $22,900 | |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Fine | $26,685 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Payment denial | — | 76 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.2%, RNs 66.7%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.0% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 6.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.4% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.2% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Cura Of Melrose Llc. Chain: Cura (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cura | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/23/2024 |
| Tf Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2024 |
| Cura | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
| Tf Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Stearns County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption Home | Cold Spring | 76 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 14.5 | $17K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Country Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center | Sartell | 131 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.1 | — | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Belgrade Nursing Home | Belgrade | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 26.5 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Cura of Paynesville | Paynesville | 51 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Cura of Sauk Centre | Sauk Centre | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 21.7 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Edenbrook of St Cloud | Saint Cloud | 77 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 42.9 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy | Albany | 76 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 40.8 | $98K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Sterling Park Health Care Center | Waite Park | 40 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 47.5 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
All 9 facilities in Stearns County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cura of Melrose been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Cura of Melrose been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $50K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Cura of Melrose compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cura of Melrose?
It is part of the Cura chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cura and Tf Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cura of Melrose last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.