The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
611 West Main Street · Belle Plaine, MN · 56011 · 9528732131
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
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 September 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
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 September 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C August 6, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
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 October 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245590 · certified since January 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.