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Living Meadows At Luther

Nursing home · 503 BENZEL AVENUE SW, Madelia, MN 56062 · Watonwan County

4★Medicare overall
25cited deficiencies
1harm or jeopardy level
1penalty

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Facility

Type
Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
Capacity
40
State license
425430
Medicare CCN
245522
Licensed entity
LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Phone
(507) 642-3271
Nurse staffing
3.39 hours per resident per day; 30.0% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 4★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 3★
Official record
Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. Aug 4, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55222077C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  2. Apr 28, 2026 Fire Safety · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected May 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected May 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0921 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      Corrected May 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety

  3. Mar 26, 2025 Health · 7 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      Corrected Apr 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      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 Apr 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0291 Egress Deficiencies

      Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0346 Smoke Deficiencies

      Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      Corrected Apr 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

  4. Apr 25, 2024 Health · 7 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      Corrected Apr 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0271 Egress Deficiencies

      Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      Corrected May 25, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      K0346 Smoke Deficiencies

      Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0374 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Apr 23, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      Corrected May 27, 2024 · CMS fire safety

  5. Oct 2, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H55225472C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  6. Sep 25, 2023 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Oct 5, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Oct 10, 2023 · CMS health inspection

  7. Jun 28, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H55222807C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H55222842C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H55222850C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  8. Feb 18, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5522027M Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.