Cura of Willmar
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based on 19 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 6.5)
Above average in MN · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing
What this means for your family
The facility offers high-quality physical accommodations and many staff members are described as wonderful, making it a potentially comfortable environment. However, due to reports of staff dishonesty, families should maintain active, direct communication with nursing leadership to ensure accurate information regarding their loved one's care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
19 reviews on Google“Families considering Cura of Willmar will find a facility praised for its excellent room quality and generally friendly, helpful staff. However, concerns regarding staff transparency and occasional inconsistencies in care quality have been reported, suggesting that communication with nursing personnel should be monitored closely.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Excellent, well-maintained rooms
- Generally friendly and helpful staff
- Positive environment for hospice care
Concerns
- Inconsistent staff professionalism and transparency (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 19 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With a capacity of 78 residents, how do you ensure that families receive consistent and transparent updates regarding their loved one's care?
- 2I noticed that staffing levels are a key focus for your team; what specific steps are you taking to ensure consistent, professional support for residents throughout the day and night?
- 3Given the facility's positive reputation for hospice care, how do you integrate that specialized, compassionate approach into the daily life of residents who aren't in hospice?
- 4Could you walk me through your protocol for handling medical emergencies, especially during evening or weekend hours when staffing levels may fluctuate?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social programming do you offer to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 6How do you handle feedback or concerns from families to ensure that communication remains open and responsive?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The rooms are very nice. The staff were wonderful!”
“The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are excellent.”
“The nurse, Sarah, lied several times about a topic that was brought up.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
CURA of Willmar has received complaints from families that led to citations for treatment quality, medication management, and failure to notify families of incidents. The facility shows recurring issues with infection control, fire safety systems, and resident rights across multiple surveys from 2023-2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of ongoing problems in core care areas suggests families should carefully evaluate current conditions.
Mar 25, 2026Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Sep 10, 2025Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Aug 7, 2025Routine8
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
May 22, 2024Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Oct 5, 2023Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 16, 2023Routine1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
May 22, 2024
1-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Cura of Willmar
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Cura
9 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Cura
Owner · Organization
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