CURA OF WILLMAR
1801 WILLMAR AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Willmar, MN 56201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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How CURA OF WILLMAR Compares
CURA OF WILLMAR is a 78-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Willmar, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.7%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 78 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Willmar, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (48% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CURA OF WILLMAR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CURA OF WILLMAR with other nursing homes in Willmar.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for CURA OF WILLMAR, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is CURA OF WILLMAR addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CURA OF WILLMAR keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CURA OF WILLMAR doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.7% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CURA OF WILLMAR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CURA OF WILLMAR lag behind other Willmar options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Willmar
Willmar sits in Kandiyohi County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,109 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $64,252
- Median home value
- $178,000
Demographics for Kandiyohi County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Willmar.
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