Living Meadows At Luther
Nursing home · 503 BENZEL AVENUE SW, Madelia, MN 56062 · Watonwan County
Prices
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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
Penalties
- Apr 25, 2024 — Fine ($13,627)
Inspection findings
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Aug 4, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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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).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 28, 2026 Fire Safety · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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Mar 26, 2025 Health · 7 findings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Apr 25, 2024 Health · 7 findings
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0271 Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Apr 23, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Oct 2, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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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).
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Severity not stated
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Sep 25, 2023 Health · 2 findings
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jun 28, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
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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).
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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).
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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).
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Severity not stated
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Feb 18, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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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).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- FEDER, MARY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/26/2013
- GOODBURN, BETH — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2017
- HANSON, CALVIN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2012
- JACOBS, COLLEEN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/25/2014
- OLSON, CHARLES — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/28/2017
- PASSEL, LARRY — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/06/2020
- SWENSON, DENNIS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/26/2013
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.