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HomeMinnesotaSt Lukes Lutheran Care Center

St Lukes Lutheran Care Center

1219 South Ramsey, Blue Earth, MN 560135075262184
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
64
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 64 certified beds with an average of 56.2 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Apr 9, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.53 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 17.2%

St Lukes Lutheran Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Blue Earth, Minnesota with 64 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
64
Avg Residents/Day
56.2
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Faribault
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
11.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Mar 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.63 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.06 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.53 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.78 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
17.2%
RN Turnover
23.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BRANDT, MARGARETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 17, 2012
JOHNSON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 3, 2020
BAKER, BARBARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CLARK, JUDITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
DIKKEN, JACQUELYNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
DREVER, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
ECKHARDT, JEANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
ERICHSRUD, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
HANSON, KATIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANSON, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
HILPIPRE, MAVISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
HUISMAN, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
KIIHN, AUDREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
MATTSON, GLORIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
SATRE, CORDELLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2016
ZABEL, JANETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
BRANDT, MARGARETCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 17, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for St Lukes Lutheran Care Center?▾
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has St Lukes Lutheran Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 9, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at St Lukes Lutheran Care Center?▾
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center provides 4.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 1.06 LPN hours, and 2.63 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 17.2%.
How many beds does St Lukes Lutheran Care Center have?▾
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center has 64 certified beds with an average of 56.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.