St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center
1219 South Ramsey, Blue Earth, MN 56013 · Faribault County · (507) 526-2184
64 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245372 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 23, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since March 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.56 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.73 of those hours.
19.4% 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 6 health citations on file.
June 23, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- 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 assess a significant weight gain, obtain a reweigh, and notify the physician 1 of 1 resident (F54) reviewed for weight gain.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders and interventions were followed for pressure ulcer (PU) wound care and healing for 1 of 2 residents (R9) reviewed for pressure ulcers.
April 9, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review the facility failed ensure a residents residing in the memory care unit were allowed clothing in a manner to promote dignity when residents were dressed in a hospital gown while participating in activities for 3 of 4 residents (R4, R9, R49) reviewed for dignity. Findings Include: R4's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], indicated R4 had moderately impaired cognition, required moderate assistance with dressing upper body and maximal assistance dressing her lower body and diagnoses of non-Alzheimer's dementia and depression. R4's care plan dated 3/7/25, indicated alterations and potential for further alterations in ADL (activities of daily living) abilities evidenced by history of falls, history TIA, diagnosis of unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, and visual impairment. [...]
- 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 -SMHA) for 2 of 2 resident (R10 and R14) with new onset of mental illness since admission.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to identify, comprehensively assess and implement interventions for a 9.7 percent weight loss in one month for of 1 of 1 resident (R19) reviewed for nutrition.
March 20, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure all residents were consistently offered and provided a nutrient and/or calorie-substantive snack after the dinner meal and before bedtime for 4 of 8 residents (R40, R25, R21, R12) who voiced a concern. This had the potential to affect all 51 residents who resided in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
23 fire safety citations on file: 7 on June 23, 2026, 8 on April 9, 2025, 8 on March 20, 2024.
Every fire safety citation23 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- C Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
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) | 4.56 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.73 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.79 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.01 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 19.4% | 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 4.87 on weekdays and 3.79 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.61 in April to June 2025 to 4.56 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 | 4.56 | 0.73 | 4.87 | 3.79 | 0.3% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.40 | 0.88 | 4.64 | 3.80 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 57 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.53 | 0.84 | 4.83 | 3.78 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.61 | 0.94 | 4.94 | 3.78 | 0.2% | 0 of 91 | 56 |
| 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 | 20.0 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.5 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.2 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ST LUKE'S LUTHERAN CARE CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker, Barbara | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Clark, Judith | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2018 | |
| Dikken, Jacquelyne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Drever, Scott | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Eckhardt, Jean | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Erichsrud, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Hanson, Katie | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Hanson, Robert | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Hilpipre, Mavis | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Huisman, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Kiihn, Audrey | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Mattson, Gloria | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2012 | |
| Satre, Cordell | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2016 | |
| Zabel, Janet | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Brandt, Margaret | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/17/2012 | |
| Brandt, Margaret | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/17/2012 | |
| Johnson, Aaron | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/03/2020 | |
| Brandt, Margaret | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/14/2025 | |
| Johnson, Aaron | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/25/2025 |
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 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 23, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 9, 2025: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 20, 2024: "Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times."
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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 St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 23, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center 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 St. Lukes Lutheran Care Center?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers. Legal business name: ST LUKE'S LUTHERAN CARE CENTER.
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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