Cura Of Melrose
Melrose, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245396) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $49,585 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (320) 256-4474 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cura Of Melrose has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cura Of Melrose reports total nurse staffing of about 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.2%.
Cura Of Melrose has 2 federal fines on record totaling $49,585.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Cura Of Melrose is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Melrose, Stearns County, Minnesota, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since December 1986 and is licensed for 75 beds, with an average of 63.2 residents. Cura Of Melrose is part of the Cura chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cura Of Melrose holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $49,585.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as sourced for this listing; families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cura Of Melrose has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Cura Of Melrose is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 57.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $49,585.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status was provided in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 75 certified beds and an average of 63.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Cura Of Melrose is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Cura chain, which has 8 facilities averaging a 2.5 star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Cura Of Melrose scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3202564474 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3202564474 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245396?state=MN.
Did ownership change recently at this facility?
No, CMS data indicates ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.