nursing home in Belle Plaine, MN
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
611 West Main Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 · (952) 873-2131
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine at a glance
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Belle Plaine, Minnesota (Scott County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.3 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 7, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.9% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Scott County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245590
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.30 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.95 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.47 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.46 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.2% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 37 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 54 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.7% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.2% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.3% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 3.7% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 3.4% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.8% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 82.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 21, 2026 |
| July 7, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 21, 2026 |
| July 7, 2026 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 21, 2026 |
| July 7, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2026 |
| July 7, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| July 7, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| July 7, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| December 30, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 29, 2025 |
| November 4, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 3, 2025 |
| July 9, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 23, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 8, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 8, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 8, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 8, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 8, 2025 |
| April 30, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 8, 2025 |
| August 6, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Fire safety | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| August 6, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 26, 2024 |
| May 29, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 29, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUTHERAN HOME Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/25/1996 |
| KRANT, RICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2025 |
| HAYES, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| BOEDER, JOHN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2020 |
| MAERTZ, JON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2019 |
| MUEHLENHARDT, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2018 |
| NIEMANN, RANDY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2020 |
| RAUH, MATTHEW Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/1999 |
| SCHUTH, TIM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2015 |
| SCHWARTZ, LANCE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2019 |
| KRANT, RICK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine's rating?
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine and how do I contact it?
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is at 611 West Main Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Phone: (952) 873-2131.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.