Cycle 1
Health 2024-12-04 · Fire 2024-12-04
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Luverne, MN
Mn Veterans Home - Luverne
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1300 North Kniss Avenue, Luverne, MN
(507) 283-6200
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
85
Certified beds
Average residents
63
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2016-08-31
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.53
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.58
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.96
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.08
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.11
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.53
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.07
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.74
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.79
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.20
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
24%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
100
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0278
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 26.88% · Performance 22.11% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
10
Baseline 6.14 hours · Performance 6.39 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 1 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 1 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 13.64% |
8.2%
5.4 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 176 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 20.45% |
42%
21.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 176 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.7
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.0
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.3%
2.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.3% |
96.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.4% |
3.9%
1.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.2% |
4.3%
1.1 pts better
|
11.4%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.7% |
4.1%
3.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 9.8% · 4Q avg 7.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.5% |
12.4%
6.9 pts better
|
19.6%
14.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.1% |
17.5%
6.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.2% · Q2 20.5% · Q3 20.5% · Q4 26.7% · 4Q avg 24.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 24.0% |
22.5%
1.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.2% · Q2 15.1% · Q3 27.2% · Q4 28.4% · 4Q avg 24.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.3% |
18.6%
3.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.5% · Q2 17.0% · Q3 17.3% · Q4 29.1% · 4Q avg 22.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.2% |
2.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.2% |
24.8%
1.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.4% · Q2 15.2% · Q3 33.9% · Q4 30.9% · 4Q avg 26.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.8% |
5.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.0% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.0% |
88.6%
8.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 80.0% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-04 · Fire 2023-10-04
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-14 · Fire 2022-12-14
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2026-01-14
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-10
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-08-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-04
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-14
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-14
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-01-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Buchanan, Scott
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Curtis, Nancy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Hughes, Douglas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hughes, Douglas
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Stegenga, Anne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stegenga, Anne
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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