Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-30 · Fire 2025-04-30
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Belle Plaine, MN
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,827 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
611 West Main Street, Belle Plaine, MN
(952) 873-2131
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
60
Certified beds
Average residents
56
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.02
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
42%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
96.1%
1.7 pts better
|
95.5%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
3.9%
3.4 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.8% |
4.3%
0.5 pts better
|
11.4%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% |
4.1%
0.8 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.8% |
12.4%
6.6 pts better
|
19.6%
13.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.4% |
17.5%
1.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 2.7% |
0.1%
2.6 pts worse
|
0.1%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.1% |
22.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.4% |
18.6%
3.2 pts better
|
14.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6.4% |
2.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.5% |
2.6%
2.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.6% |
24.8%
3.2 pts better
|
19.8%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.1% |
5.4%
4.3 pts better
|
5.1%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
88.6%
10.7 pts better
|
81.7%
17.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.4% |
14.0%
2.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
82.7%
17.3 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.4% |
23.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-06 · Fire 2024-08-06
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-09-21 · Fire 2023-09-21
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-08-30
C · Minimal harm
2024-08-06
E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-09-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-10-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-10-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-12-30
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 2025-12-29
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-09
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 2025-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-30
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
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 2024-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2024-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-26
C · Minimal harm
2024-08-06
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-29
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 2024-06-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
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 2023-10-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-27
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-05-31
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 2023-05-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,827
2023-05-31
Fine
Fine · fine $8,827
Fine
Ownership
Lutheran Home
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Hayes, Mark
Corporate Officer · Individual
Krant, Rick
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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