Mn Veterans Home-Luverne
1300 North Kniss Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156 · Rock County · (507) 283-6200
85 certified beds, about 60 residents a day · Government - State · Medicare and Medicaid since 2016
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245631 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 10, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 10 health citations since October 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.24 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.57 of those hours.
20.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
July 1, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a change of condition was identified and assessed by a nurse to determine what, if any, additional intervention maybe needed for 1 of 2 residents (R1) reviewed. R1 developed audible gurgling and potential respiratory impairment on [DATE] in the mid-afternoon which was not comprehensively assessed by a nurse until several hours later.
March 10, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
January 14, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to provide safe transfer for 1 of 1 resident (R1) who required the use of a mobility van mechanical lift. This resulted in actual harm when R1 fell from the mobility van to the ground which resulted in significant ongoing pain, administration of pain narcotics and a decrease in activities of daily living (ADL)s. The facility implemented corrective action prior to the investigation, so the deficiency was issued at Past Noncompliance.
December 4, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 narcotic emergency kit (E-Kit) was replaced prior to the pharmacy date of expiration documented on top of kit. This had the potential to affect all residents.
July 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents (R1), was free from potential misappropriation of property and/or potential drug diversion of ordered narcotic pain medication.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to report to the law enforcement a suspicion of potential drug diversion and failed to notify the Board of Nursing for 1 of 1 nurse (licensed practical nurse (LPN)-A) whose employment was terminated.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to compete a thorough investigation when it was reported a potential misappropriation of resident property/potential drug diversion had occurred.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 package of routine and controlled narcotic medication, delivered by a package delivery service, was immediately secured into staff custody upon arrival, and when transported by staff and delivered to another unit.
October 4, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure side rails were assessed to determine appropriateness and safety of use for 4 of 4 residents (R9, R16, R30 and R31) who was observed to have a side rails affixed to their beds.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to notify the county (designated State Mental Health Authority) for 1 of 1 resident (R49) with new onset of mental illness.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure nursing assistant (NA) staff correctly transferred 1 of 1 resident (R47) resident with use of 2 staff during a mechanical sit to stand lift transfer to ensure his safety.
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 4 on March 10, 2026, 2 on December 4, 2024, 1 on October 4, 2023.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.24 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.57 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.72 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.10 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.57 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 20.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.24 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.45 on weekdays and 4.72 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.11 in April to June 2025 to 5.24 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.24 | 1.57 | 5.45 | 4.72 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 60 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.42 | 1.64 | 5.64 | 4.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.08 | 1.53 | 5.29 | 4.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 63 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.11 | 1.60 | 5.34 | 4.53 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 62 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.9 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.4 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.9 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: STATE OF MINNESOTA-MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan, Scott | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/19/2021 | |
| Curtis, Nancy | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/24/2018 | |
| Hughes, Douglas | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/05/2016 | |
| Stegenga, Anne | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/03/1993 | |
| Hughes, Douglas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/05/2016 | |
| Stegenga, Anne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/03/1993 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 10, 2024: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2024: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 4, 2023: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
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- Palisade Healthcare Center Garretson, 14.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Edgebrook Care Center Edgerton, 15 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Lyon Specialty Care Rock Rapids, 17.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Bethany Home - Brandon Brandon, 17.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Good Samaritan - George George, 24.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 21 citations
Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Mn Veterans Home-Luverne's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Mn Veterans Home-Luverne 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Mn Veterans Home-Luverne get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 10, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Mn Veterans Home-Luverne been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Mn Veterans Home-Luverne accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Mn Veterans Home-Luverne?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: STATE OF MINNESOTA-MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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