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Cura of Paynesville
407 East State Highway 55, Paynesville, MN 56362 · Stearns County · (320) 399-4267
51 certified beds, about 50 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245253 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 8, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.49 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.93 of those hours.
56.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
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 6 health citations on file.
April 8, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to properly store and label individual portions of food to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This had the potential to affect all 48 residents who resided at the facility.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a Level II pre-admission screen (PASARR) had been completed prior to admission for 1 of 5 residents (R7) reviewed for Level II PASARR screening for mental illness.
- C Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to submit complete and/or accurate data for staffing information based on payroll and other verifiable data during 1 of 1 quarter (Quarter 2) reviewed, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to specifications established by CMS.
March 19, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for 1 of 2 residents (R249) during high contact cares. In addition, the facility failed to ensure PPE use while providing wound care for 1 of 2 residents (R249) reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions (EBP).
February 8, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST - Code Status) were clarified for 1 of 1 residents (R34), who was readmitted from the hospital with orders in conflict with their signed POLST and Advance Directives.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 2 of the 5 residents (R9 and R23) reviewed for immunizations were offered and/or provided the pneumococcal vaccination series as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help reduce the risk of associated infection(s).
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on April 8, 2026, 2 on February 8, 2024.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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) | 4.49 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.93 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.86 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.93 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.63 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 56.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.31 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 4.74 on weekdays and 3.86 on weekends, 19% 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 4.70 in April to June 2025 to 4.49 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 | 4.49 | 0.93 | 4.74 | 3.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 50 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.43 | 0.64 | 4.61 | 3.95 | 0.0% | 5 of 92 | 50 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.52 | 0.64 | 4.76 | 3.91 | 0.0% | 2 of 92 | 50 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.70 | 0.97 | 4.95 | 4.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 47 |
| 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 | 20.0 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.4 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.4 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PREMIER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT OF PAYNESVILLE 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% | 06/08/2021 |
| Struzyk, Fred | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 06/08/2021 |
| Opatz, Tom | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/17/2017 | |
| Struzyk, Fred | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/17/2017 | |
| Opatz, Tom | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/08/2021 | |
| Tf Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/20/2024 | |
| Dougherty, Sandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/08/2021 | |
| Grothe, Christian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/28/2025 | |
| Strate, Lawrence | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Theis, Nathaniel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/03/2021 | |
| Fortitude of Paynesville LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/08/2021 | |
| Tf Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/11/2024 | |
| Opatz, Tom | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/08/2021 | |
| Strate, Lawrence | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Struzyk, Fred | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/08/2021 | |
| Theis, Nathaniel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/03/2021 |
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.
- 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 March 19, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 8, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 8, 2026: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 8, 2026: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Cura of Watkins Watkins, 14.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Assumption Home Cold Spring, 14.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Belgrade Nursing Home Belgrade, 16 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Meeker Manor Rehablitation Center, LLC Litchfield, 18.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy Albany, 20.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Cura of Melrose Melrose, 22.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Bethesda Willmar, 23.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 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 Paynesville's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cura of Paynesville 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cura of Paynesville get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 8, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Cura of Paynesville been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Cura of Paynesville 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 Paynesville?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Cura. Legal business name: PREMIER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT OF PAYNESVILLE 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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