Cura of Willmar
1801 Willmar Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN 56201 · Kandiyohi County · (320) 214-2700
78 certified beds, about 63 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245410 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 15, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since October 2023, 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 4.77 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.14 of those hours.
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 21 health citations on file.
July 15, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure timely assistance with repositioning occurred for 1 of 2 residents (R29) reviewed for pressure ulcers. Findings Include: R29's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R29 was cognitively intact and had diagnosis which included; diabetes mellitus, coranary artery disease, and hypertension. R29's MDS identified R29 was dependent for dressing lower half, transfer, toileting and required substantial/maximal assistance with rolling in bed side to side. R29 had one stage 4 pressure ulcer (full-thickness skin and tissue loss with exposed or with directly palpable fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage or bone in the ulcer). [...]
- 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, the facility failed to implement care planned interventions to prevent further falls for 1 of 2 resident (R22) reviewed for falls.
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observations, and document review, the facility failed to provide nursing rehab services as ordered for 1 of 1 resident (R44) reviewed for rehab services. R44's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated R44 had intact cognition, did not reject care that is necessary to achieve the resident's goals for health and well-being. R44's diagnoses included hemiplegia (left side weakness), hypertension (high blood pressure), and diabetes. R44's care plan revised on 6/10/26, directing staff to the nursing rehab program as noted in tasks; the program is overseen by a nurse and periodically reviewed. R44's discharge recommendations, signed 11/26/25, identified range of motion program; [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure infection prevention practices including hand hygiene were followed during wound cares for 1 of 1 residents (R29) observed for wound cares. Findings Include: R29's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R29 was cognitively intact and had diagnosis which included; diabetes mellitus, coranary artery disease, and hypertension. R29's MDS identified R29 was dependent for dressing lower half, transfer, toileting and required substantial/maximal assistance with rolling in bed side to side. R29 had one stage 4 pressure ulcer (full-thickness skin and tissue loss with exposed or with directly palpable fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage or bone in the ulcer). [...]
- C Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure grievance forms and procedures were posted in prominent locations throughout the facility for residents and resident representatives to file grievances, and anonymously if desired for 3 of 3 (R10, R28, R42) resident council members interviewed. This had the potential to affect all 52 residents who resided in the facility.
March 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to protect 1 of 1 resident (R1) from neglect when R1 experienced a fall from the toilet on 3/7/26 and unidentified staff assisted R1 back to bed without notification to nurse and assessment. This resulted in actual harm when R1 was later identified to be in pain, required emergency medical attention, and was diagnosed with closed fracture of left hip. R1 required surgical repair of the fracture. The facility implemented corrective action, and the deficient practice was corrected on 3/08/26, prior to the survey, and was issued at past non-compliance.
September 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to develop and implement a process to ensure the wander alert system was in working order. This had the potential to affect 2 of 2 residents (R1, R2) who utilized a wander alert device.
August 7, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident rights were maintained for 1 of 3 residents (R37) reviewed for dignity. Findings Include: R37's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R37 had severe cognitive impairment and required assistance with activities of daily living (ADL)'s. R37's diagnoses included non-Alzheimer's dementia, weakness and localized edema. MDS also indicated R37 had an indwelling external catheter. During observation on 8/4/25 at 2:21 p.m., R37's urinary catheter drainage bag, which was approximately half full of dark amber colored liquid, was hanging on the left side of bed. Drainage bag was visible to all residents and staff who walked past. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to inform residents in the facility that all bird feeders, including personally owned bird feeders, were being removed, prior to doing so, for 1 of 1 residents (R34) in the sample.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to complete and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission for 1 of 2 residents (R22) reviewed for care plans.
- 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, the facility failed to ensure a wheeled walker was not used as a wheelchair for 1 of 1 residents (R10) which placed resident at increased risk for a fall.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure coordination of dialysis care for 2 of 2 resident (R3 and R22) who required dialysis (treatment to filter blood when kidneys are no longer able). Additionally, the facility failed to ensure post-dialysis assessment and monitoring was completed for 2 of 2 resident (R3 and R22) reviewed for dialysis.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure tuberculosis (TB) testing was completed for 1 of 6 sampled residents (R68) reviewed for required baseline TB screening and testing.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the nursing staff posting (which included number of nurses and nursing assistants and the hours they were scheduled) was posted and available for all residents. families and visitors. This potentially effected all 20 residents residing in [NAME] House, all 20 residents residing in [NAME] House and their families / visitors.
May 22, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) medications were administered per physician's order for 1 of 1 resident (R20) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to perform hand hygiene after high contact direct cares for 1 of 3 residents (R114) reviewed for infection control.
- 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 the 5 residents (R55) 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).
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure education on benefits and potential side effects of COVID-19 booster vaccination and administration of the vaccination to 1 of 5 residents (R55) reviewed for COVID-19 vaccination status.
October 5, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to monitor for signs and symptoms of aspiration for 2 of 4 residents (R1, R2) reviewed who were not provided thickened liquid as ordered.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify resident representative/physician timely following an incident where residents therapeutic dietary order was not followed with the potential for aspiration for 2 of 4 residents (R1, R2) reviewed. In addition, the facility failed to update the physician for 1 of 4 residents (R4), who had continuous low blood pressures.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to administer blood pressure medications in accordance to physician's orders for 1 of 4 residents (R4) reviewed.
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 4 on July 15, 2026, 1 on August 7, 2025, 5 on May 22, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days from July 11, 2024 |
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.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.77 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.14 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.15 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.11 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.52 | ||
| 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 expects 3.58 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 5.02 on weekdays and 4.15 on weekends, 17% 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 4.46 in April to June 2025 to 4.77 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 | 4.77 | 1.14 | 5.02 | 4.15 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 63 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.70 | 1.02 | 4.88 | 4.26 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 58 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.61 | 0.93 | 4.81 | 4.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 59 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.46 | 0.86 | 4.68 | 3.92 | 0.0% | 1 of 91 | 63 |
| 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.
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.
Official wage estimates for Minnesota
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.44 | $19.39 to $23.72 | 29,120 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.65 | $28.83 to $34.26 | 12,840 |
| Registered nurses | $48.80 | $42.76 to $55.17 | 70,110 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
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.
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 | 14.0 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.1 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.0 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.6 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.1 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CURA OF WILLMAR LLC. CMS links this home to Cura, a group of 8 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cura | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/19/2024 |
| Dirkes, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Opatz, Tom | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Struzyk, Fred | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Tf Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/11/2024 | |
| Adam, Pamela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Dirkes, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Mitteness, Angela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Opatz, Tom | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Struzyk, Fred | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Cura | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/11/2024 | |
| Tf Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/11/2024 | |
| Adam, Pamela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Mitteness, Angela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Opatz, Tom | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Struzyk, Fred | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Vanbeek, Jayme | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2024 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 15, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 15, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 15, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances."
- 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 March 25, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Bethesda Willmar, 1.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Glenoaks Senior Living Campus New London, 14.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Clara City Care Center Clara City, 18 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Olivia Restorative Care Center Olivia, 23.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Belgrade Nursing Home Belgrade, 23.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Renvilla Health Center Renville, 23.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Cura of Paynesville Paynesville, 24.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 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 Willmar's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cura of Willmar 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cura of Willmar get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 15, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Cura of Willmar been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Cura of Willmar 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 Willmar?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers, and links the home to Cura. Legal business name: CURA OF WILLMAR 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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