The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
CURA OF MELROSE
MELROSE, MN · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Cura of Melrose in Melrose, MN has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings but a 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $26,685 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0246 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $26,685recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0246.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.72
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46
- Nurse aides
- 2.85
- Weekend nursing
- 3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.2%10.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%5.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.8%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%1.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.6%10%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25.7%15.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.4%12.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—8.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%1.1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.9%23.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.2%91.7%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $26,685 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $26,685
Federal fine
Dec 4, 2025
- 76 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 29, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CURA · 9 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 63.2 residents on an average day (84% of 75 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.