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Cura of Monticello

1104 East River Street, Monticello, MN 55362 · Wright County · (763) 271-2333

67 certified beds, about 63 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1988

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245511 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 15, 2026, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).

Of 18 health citations since February 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.38 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.42 of those hours.

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.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

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 18 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
January 15, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
  1. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents' comprehensive care plans were updated to include Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) interventions for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (R11, R14, and R28) who met criteria for EBP. Furthermore, based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure resident care plans and TASK sheets contained information for 1 of 1 resident (R1) in the sample who received oxygen.
  2. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided care in a manner that promoted dignity and respect by failing to offer and perform routine grooming services, specifically shaving, for 2 of 2 residents (R14 and R28) reviewed for personal hygiene. In addition, the facility failed to ensure a catheter bag containing urine was concealed from public view for 1 of 1 residents (R20) reviewed with a catheter.
  3. D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    F554 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed, as scheduled, for the ability to safely self-administer a prescribed nebulizer treatment for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (R14). Specifically, the facility failed to complete required assessments to determine the resident's continued ability to self-administer nebulizer treatments in accordance with facility policy and professional standards of practice. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for improper medication administration, missed or ineffective treatments, and respiratory compromise.
  4. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was informed of the medications being administered at the time of administration in accordance with the resident's expressed preferences and right to make informed choices for 1 of 1 resident (R11) reviewed. Specifically, the facility failed to verbally identify medications prior to administration for a resident who was blind and had requested to be informed of all medications received.
  5. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's representative was notified after a fall for 1 of 1 resident (R11) reviewed for notification of change.
  6. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate reporting of an alleged violation involving resident neglect for 1 of 1 incident reviewed involving (R11). Specifically, the facility reported inaccurate information related to a resident fall with injury, which did not accurately reflect the circumstances and outcome of the accident. This deficient practice resulted in the potential for delayed or inappropriate oversight, failure to ensure resident protection, and noncompliance with federal reporting requirements.
  7. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Office of the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care was notified of a resident's transfer to the hospital and subsequent discharge from the facility for 2 of 2 residents (R70 and R72) reviewed as a closed record.
  8. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment was completed and accurately coded for a quarterly and/or admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (R28 and R20). In addition, the facility failed to ensure a physical restraint assessment was completed for 1 of 1 resident reviewed (R8) for accuracy of assessment. R28 R28's quarterly MDS dated [DATE], identified cognition was coded as not assessed. R28 required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). [...]
  9. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure weekly skin assessments were completed as scheduled for 1 of 1 residents (R14) reviewed for completion of skin assessments. Furthermore, based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure residents care plans were implemented for 1 of 1 resident (R41) in the sample who received occupational therapy orders for positioning.
  10. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident was provided adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent avoidable accidents for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (R11) for accidents.
  11. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure respiratory care and services were provided in accordance with professional standards of practice for 3 of 5 residents (R4, R14, and R1) reviewed for oxygen services.
  12. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure the facility was monitoring dialysis access site for 1 of 2 residents (R40) reviewed for dialysis. R40's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R40 was cognitively intact and was independent with activities of daily living (ADLs) with exception of needing assistance with toileting and showering needs. R40 had diagnoses which included end stage 4 renal disease (kidney failure), dependance on hemodialysis (artificial blood filtration to remove waste and excess fluids), chronic pain, osteoarthritis and hypertension. [...]
  13. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff followed enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) during resident care for 1 of 1 resident (R14) observed. In addition, the facility failed to discontinue isolation precautions that were no longer clinically indicated for 2 of 3 residents (R11 and R14) reviewed for infection control.
  14. D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure residents wheelchairs were kept clean for 1 of 1 resident (R41) in the sample whose wheelchair (WC) was stained with food debris.
  15. C
    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    F577 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure survey results were placed in a prominent place and contained or directed where to obtain the last three years of survey results. This had the potential to affect all 64 residents residing in the facility, along with family, visitors and staff.
April 16, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, that facility failed to comprehensively assess and implement interventions for 1 of 2 residents (R26) reviewed for pressure ulcers. R26 developed pressure ulcers after splint placement for ankle fracture resulting in actual harm when the facility did not clarify orders for monitoring or when to remove the splint.
  2. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively investigate a fall for 1 of 3 residents (R26), who had a fall while being transferred.
February 29, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    F554 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 9, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to assess the resident and determine safety for 1 of 1 resdients (R1) reviewed for self-administration of medications (SAM).

Fire safety inspections

16 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 29, 2026, 3 on January 15, 2026, 8 on April 16, 2025, 4 on February 29, 2024.

Every fire safety citation16 citations
  1. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · July 29, 2026 · Not yet corrected
  2. F
    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
    K 753 · January 15, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 15, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · January 15, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    K 901 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · April 16, 2025 · Waiver
  8. E
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · April 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · February 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · February 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. D
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · February 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. D
    Install proper backup exit lighting.
    K 281 · February 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
April 16, 2025Payment Denial 17 days from May 10, 2025

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeMinnesotaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)4.384.193.86
Registered nurses1.421.060.69
All nursing staff on weekends4.013.713.42
Nurse aides2.68
Licensed practical nurses0.28
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)not reported42.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnovernot reported38.6%42.9%
Administrators who leftnot reported

CMS expects 3.51 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

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 4.53 on weekdays and 4.01 on weekends, 11% 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 4.14 in April to June 2025 to 4.38 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.381.424.534.01 0.0%0 of 9063
Oct to Dec 20254.051.274.213.64 0.0%0 of 9266
Jul to Sep 20254.221.324.453.62 0.0%0 of 9263
Apr to Jun 20254.141.114.353.63 0.0%0 of 9162
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Minnesota, Jan to Mar 20264.191.054.383.735.2%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.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Minnesota

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Minnesota, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$22.44$19.39 to $23.7229,120
LPNs and LVNs$30.65$28.83 to $34.2612,840
Registered nurses$48.80$42.76 to $55.1770,110
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeMinnesotaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
27.418.213.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.11.90.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.12.61.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.04.03.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.31.91.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
33.120.514.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.25.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
16.717.115.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
31.023.523.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
33.314.812.0

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Cura of Monticello's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (50.0% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

50.0% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Minnesota: 66 better, 14 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 45 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

9.7% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Minnesota: 0 better, 0 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 50 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

6.5% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Minnesota: 2 better, 0 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 30 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

45.6% this home

Median of homes: Minnesota57.8% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 46 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

1.7% this home

Median of homes: Minnesota0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 59 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

2.1% this home

Median of homes: Minnesota2.0% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 59 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

94.7% this home

Median of homes: Minnesota98.5% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 38 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: CURA OF MONTICELLO LLC.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Cura5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%02/13/2024
Dirkes, MarkCorporate directorIndividual02/13/2024
Opatz, TomCorporate officerIndividual02/13/2024
Struzyk, FredCorporate officerIndividual02/13/2024
Tf Management LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization02/13/2024
Garcia, RaymondOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/11/2023
Kilpatrick, MonicaOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/28/2025
Nemec, GlennOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/13/2024
Williams, CarissaOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/17/2025
CuraAdp of the SNFOrganization02/13/2024
Tf Management LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization12/12/2025
Nemec, GlennAdp of the SNFIndividual11/14/2025
Williams, CarissaAdp of the SNFIndividual11/08/2025

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.

  1. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
  2. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  3. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
  4. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 15, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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Common questions

What is Cura of Monticello's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Cura of Monticello 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Cura of Monticello get at its last inspection?
15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 15, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Has Cura of Monticello been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Cura of Monticello 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 Monticello?
CMS lists 13 owners and managers. Legal business name: CURA OF MONTICELLO LLC.

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