St Lukes Lutheran Care Center
1219 South Ramsey · Blue Earth, MN · 56013 · 5075262184
64 certified beds Non profit - Church related
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 18% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E 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.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245372 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.