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HomeMinnesotaSt Lukes Lutheran Care Center

St Lukes Lutheran Care Center

1219 South Ramsey, Blue Earth, MN 560135075262184WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(34 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
64
certified

How St Lukes Lutheran Care Center Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.56 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.73 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
19.4%
MN average
42.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.56 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.73 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Mar 20, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Faribault County 65+
3,182
22.8% of county
County Population
13,931
Faribault County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

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. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
64
Avg Residents/Day
56.6
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
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
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
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 Aide2.82 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.56 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
19.4%
RN Turnover
25.0%
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 (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
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
BRANDT, MARGARETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 17, 2012
JOHNSON, AARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 3, 2020
BRANDT, MARGARETADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 14, 2025
JOHNSON, AARONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 25, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for St Lukes Lutheran Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center
Blue Earth, MNCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center
Fairmont, MN18.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkview Care Center
Wells, MN20.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Truman Senior Living
Truman, MN21.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Mapleton Community Home
Mapleton, MN21.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia
Madelia, MN33.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,627
New Richland Care Center
New Richland, MN35.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $79,694
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center
Blue Earth, MN · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center
Fairmont, MN
18.9 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Parkview Care Center
Wells, MN
20.0 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Truman Senior Living
Truman, MN
21.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Mapleton Community Home
Mapleton, MN
21.7 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia
Madelia, MN
33.1 mi4/54/54/5$13,627
New Richland Care Center
New Richland, MN
35.5 mi1/52/51/5$79,694

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does St Lukes Lutheran Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). St Lukes Lutheran Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at St Lukes Lutheran Care Center?▾
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center provides 4.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 2.82 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 19.4%.
How many beds does St Lukes Lutheran Care Center have?▾
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center has 64 certified beds with an average of 56.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.
Are there other nursing homes near St Lukes Lutheran Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about St Lukes Lutheran Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, St Lukes Lutheran Care Center has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 34 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.