The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245590) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (952) 873-2131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine reports total nurse staffing of 5.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.9%.
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation associated with this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota. It is a non-profit, church-related facility with 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 53.8 residents. The facility has been federally certified since January 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 5.30 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.95 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.9%.
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 abuse icon indicator and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the provided data.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4 out of 5 overall rating, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 31.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 53.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility, and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, quality measures, and staffing — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 3, 2, and 5 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 9528732131 or 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 9528732131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245590?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.