St John Lutheran Home
201 South County Road 5 · Springfield, MN · 56087 · 5077233200
65 certified beds Non profit - Church related
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.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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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 | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B April 17, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B April 17, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2023
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 May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245407 · certified since November 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.