Living Meadows at Luther - Madelia

503 Benzel Avenue Sw · Madelia, MN · 56062 · 5076423271

40 certified beds Non profit - Church related

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 79
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 75
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.803.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.620.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.60≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $13,627

Inspection citations (7 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025

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

    Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F March 26, 2025

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

    Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Immediate jeopardy · J April 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected April 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 10, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
April 25, 2024Fine$13,627

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245522 · certified since November 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.