Mn Veterans Home - Luverne

1300 North Kniss Avenue · Luverne, MN · 56156 · 5072836200

85 certified beds Government - State

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 71
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 99
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 73
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.423.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.640.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.86≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year21%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G January 14, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F December 4, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected January 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected August 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023

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

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023

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

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 4, 2023

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245631 · certified since August 31, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.