Cura Of Sandstone
Nursing home · 109 COURT AVENUE SOUTH, Sandstone, MN 55072 · Pine County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Non Profit Limited Liability Company
- Capacity
- 50
- State license
- 424658
- Medicare CCN
- 245454
- Licensed entity
- PREMIER HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT OF SANDSTONE LLC
- Chain
- CURA
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (320) 245-3150
- Nurse staffing
- 5.18 hours per resident per day
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 1★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Dec 4, 2025 — Fine ($17,345)
Inspection findings
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Aug 4, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54542979C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 8, 2026 Health · 9 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Mar 5, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Apr 15, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 15, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Dec 24, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54549166C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 4, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Nov 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Feb 13, 2025 Health · 11 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0570 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0576 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0919 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected Mar 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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Aug 30, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54547385C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jul 12, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54541703M Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 5, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Feb 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
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Nov 3, 2023 Fire Safety · 12 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected Dec 13, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Dec 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Dec 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Dec 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Dec 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0791 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected Dec 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Dec 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Dec 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Dec 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Dec 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Dec 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Jan 24, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
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Severity not stated
H5454019C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5454020C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5454021C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- COLBY, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/01/1996
- ERVIN, DEREK — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/28/2022
- JOHNSON, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/06/2024
- LINDBERG, KALLIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/05/2024
- LINDBERG, KALLIE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/03/2024
- LUDWIG, CYNTHIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/24/2023
- MEYER, LUNA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/10/2024
- OPATZ, TOM — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2017
- OPATZ, TOM — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/17/2012
- OPATZ, TOM — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/17/2017
- OPATZ, TOM — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 50%, since 05/12/2017
- STRATE, LAWRENCE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2017
- STRATE, LAWRENCE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2017
- STRUZYK, FRED — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 50%, since 05/12/2017
- STRUZYK, FRED — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/17/2012
- STRUZYK, FRED — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2017
- SANDSTONE HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2017
- TF MANAGEMENT LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/15/2025
- TF MANAGEMENT LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2017
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.