Cura Of Watkins
Watkins, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245358) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 764-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cura Of Watkins has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cura Of Watkins reports total nurse staffing of 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.6%.
Cura Of Watkins has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Cura Of Watkins is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Watkins, Meeker County, Minnesota. The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average of 44.7 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since October 1986. No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cura Of Watkins holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspections 5 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.55, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cura Of Watkins has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 60.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, meaning no federal fines are on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average daily population of 44.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; for Cura Of Watkins these are 5, 5, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 3207642300 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 3207642300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245358?state=MN.
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.