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Cura of Long Prairie
20 9th Street Se, Long Prairie, MN 56347 · Todd County · (320) 339-2366
60 certified beds, about 50 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1981
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245244 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 9, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
CMS links it to Cura, an affiliated group of 8 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
June 9, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
April 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were answered in a timely manner to promote dignity for 4 of 4 residents (R3, R4, R5, R6 ) reviewed for complaints of long call light wait times.
May 1, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure proper personal protective equipment (PPE) was used when providing cares for 1 of 1 residents (R24) reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). Findings Include: R24's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated moderate cognitive impairment and one unhealed stage two pressure ulcer and a skin tear. R24's undated care plan included R24 was on EBP to prevent the spread of multi drug resistant organisms (MDRO). The care plan instructed to use gown and gloves with high-contact resident care activities. During medication pass observation on 4/28/25 at 7:17 p.m., nursing assistant (NA)-A, NA-B, and trained medication assistant (TMA)-A were observed repositioning R24 in her bed and assisting with drinking water. [...]
January 9, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record reviews facility failed to protect personal health information for 2 of 2 residents (R11 & R34) related to code status.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to notify the ombudsman of facility-initiated discharges and transfers to the hospital for 4 of 4 residents (R45, R195, R5, R8,) who were discharged to home or transferred to the hospital.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent further development of decreased range of motion for 1 of 1 residents (R8) reviewed for positioning.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, facility failed to properly assess 2 of 5 residents (R19, R27) reviewed for accidents.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 residents (R34) reviewed for immunizations were offered and/or provided the pneumococcal vaccine series as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help reduce the risk of associated infection(s).
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 5 on May 1, 2025, 2 on January 9, 2024.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | not reported | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: The accuracy of the staffing data for this measure could not be validated by CMS.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.86 on weekdays and 4.48 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.08 in April to June 2025 to 4.75 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.75 | 0.78 | 4.86 | 4.48 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 50 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.81 | 0.75 | 4.95 | 4.43 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 48 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.00 | 0.76 | 4.14 | 3.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 49 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.08 | 0.80 | 4.20 | 3.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 48 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.8 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.1 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PREMIER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT OF LONG PRAIRIE LLC. CMS links this home to Cura, a group of 8 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opatz, Tom | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 11/16/2022 |
| Struzyk, Fred | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 11/16/2022 |
| Opatz, Tom | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/16/2022 | |
| Struzyk, Fred | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/16/2022 | |
| Opatz, Tom | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/16/2022 | |
| Struzyk, Fred | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/16/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 9, 2024: "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."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Central Todd County Care Center Clarissa, 8.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Cura of Sauk Centre Sauk Centre, 16.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Galeon Osakis, 16.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Cura of Melrose Melrose, 20.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- St. Ottos Care Center Little Falls, 23.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Little Falls Care Center Little Falls, 24.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 47 citations
Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Cura of Long Prairie's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cura of Long Prairie 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cura of Long Prairie get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 9, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Cura of Long Prairie been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Cura of Long Prairie accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Cura of Long Prairie?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers, and links the home to Cura. Legal business name: PREMIER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT OF LONG PRAIRIE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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