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HomeMinnesotaTweeten Lutheran Health Care Center

Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center

125 5th Avenue Southeast, Spring Grove, MN 559745074983211WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(2 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
49
certified

How Tweeten Lutheran Health 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
1/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
MN average
4.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
0.95 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.16 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
81.0%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 0.95 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.16 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
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2025
Most recent cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 2, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 9 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
Houston County 65+
4,166
22.1% of county
County Population
18,826
Houston County

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

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Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spring Grove, Minnesota with 49 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
49
Avg Residents/Day
35.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Houston
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
171.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Dec 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialNov 21, 2024
5 days denied

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

Nurse Aide0.53 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.95 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
81.0%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (31)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 22, 1986
BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 30, 2022
BAKALARS, VICKIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2017
HEGGE, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2022
HERMEIER, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JOHNSON, CHARLESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 23, 2019
MELDE, SARAHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MORKEN, JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2022
PERICAK, AMANDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
ADANK, KARICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2024
MOSER, BRENDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SCHUSTER, KRAIGCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 30, 2022
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 22, 1986
BERG, RANDIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
BRANUM, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
DEWALL, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FOSTER, KARENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NESS, CHARLESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2025
RANKIN, TRACEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
RANZENBERGER, LINDSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SCHUSTER, KRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SPINDEN, SUEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
WALTON, RENEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
BERG, RANDIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 11, 2025
BRANUM, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FOSTER, KARENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
HEANEY, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MOSER, BRENDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2017
NESS, CHARLESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 3, 2026
RANKIN, TRACERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center
Spring Grove, MNCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Green Lea Senior Living
Mabel, MN12.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Valley View Healthcare & Rehab
Houston, MN14.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $26,685
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Rushford, MN17.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Harmony, MN19.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,649
La Crescent Health Services
La Crescent, MN24.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lake Winona Manor
Winona, MN32.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center
Spring Grove, MN · Current facility
—1/51/51/5None recorded
Green Lea Senior Living
Mabel, MN
12.5 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
Valley View Healthcare & Rehab
Houston, MN
14.4 mi5/54/55/5$26,685
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Rushford, MN
17.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Harmony, MN
19.1 mi5/55/54/5$12,649
La Crescent Health Services
La Crescent, MN
24.4 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Lake Winona Manor
Winona, MN
32.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

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 Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center?▾
Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Tweeten Lutheran Health 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). Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 2, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center?▾
Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center provides 0.95 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours, 0.26 LPN hours, and 0.53 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 81.0%.
How many beds does Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center have?▾
Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center has 49 certified beds with an average of 35.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Tweeten Lutheran Health 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 Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.