St Lukes Lutheran Care Center
Blue Earth, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245372) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 526-2184 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 19.4% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility.
About this facility
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 64 certified beds with an average of 56.6 residents, and has been certified since December 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Lukes Lutheran Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 5 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 19.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility, and no chain affiliation or recent ownership change is noted in the available data.
Families should verify current details and review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data current as of the most recent update available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a 19.4% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 64 certified beds with an average of 56.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5075262184 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5075262184 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245372?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.