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Cura of Melrose

101 5th Avenue Nw, Melrose, MN 56352

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Cura of Melrose is a nursing home in Melrose, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(320) 256-4474
Last standard health inspection
September 11, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
75
Residents per day, on average
63.5
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Cura of Melrose LLC
Chain
Cura
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (17 vs 23).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 8, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    47 of 337 Minnesota homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2025.

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  3. Fine

    July 8, 2026 (4 months ago)

    CMS fine of $22,900 on July 8, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    53 of 337 Minnesota homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    53 of 337 Minnesota homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2026.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2026.

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  9. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on September 11, 2025.

  10. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    68 of 337 Minnesota homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.

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  12. Fine

    December 4, 2025 (11 months ago)

    CMS fine of $26,685 on December 4, 2025.

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  13. 5 citations

    Health inspection on September 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

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  14. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.

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  15. Payment stopped

    August 30, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from August 30, 2025, for 76 days.

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  16. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  17. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    68 of 337 Minnesota homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2025.

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  18. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2025.

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  20. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  21. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  22. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  23. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  24. 2 citations

    Health inspection on August 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2024.

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  25. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2024.

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  26. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.0 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.

  27. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  28. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CENTRACARE HEALTH SYSTEM - MELROSE PINE VILLA C C.

  29. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 10, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Cura of Melrose last inspected?

CMS lists September 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Cura of Melrose have?

CMS lists 17 health citations since August 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Cura of Melrose been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $49,585 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Cura of Melrose?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Cura of Melrose a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.