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St John Lutheran Home
201 South County Road 5, Springfield, MN 56087 (opens Google Maps) · Brown County · (507) 723-3200· 65 certified beds · avg 49 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1988 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jun 3, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.95
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not have a written plan describing how it runs its quality improvement program — the ongoing process of finding problems in care and fixing them. F-0865
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. F-0686
View all 14 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have a written plan describing how it runs its quality improvement program — the ongoing process of finding problems in care and fixing them. · F-0865 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881 |
| May 14, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| May 14, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint · F-0656 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0695 |
| May 14, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from. · from a complaint · F-0699 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. · F-0625 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMinnesota averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.95
Minnesota average: 4.83
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.04
Minnesota average: 1.22
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.61
Minnesota average: 4.27
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.95 | 4.83 | 3.95 | top 42% in Minnesota; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.04 | 1.22 | 0.69 | bottom 39% in Minnesota; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.61 | 4.27 | 3.50 | top 29% in Minnesota; top 10% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.45 | 0.69 | 0.48 | bottom 28% in Minnesota; top 39% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 34.0 | 42.2 | 45.8 | top 31% in Minnesota; top 22% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 25.0 | 38.6 | 42.9 | top 27% in Minnesota; top 20% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.92, RN 0.82, weekend 3.65.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.92 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Church related
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmus, Justin | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Beyer, Lindsey | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Beyer, Lindsey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Groff, Janet | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Lerner, Bracey | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Mattson, Tricia | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Meine, Maxine | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Meyer, Willis | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Rosales, Melissa | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Rosales, Melissa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Voge, Karen | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Wellner, Denise | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| Wendt, Pamela | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
All 13 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "How does your quality improvement program work, and can you share a recent example of a problem you found and fixed?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 34% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 13 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gil-Mor Manor | 12.3 mi | Morgan, MN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Sleepy Eye Rehabilitati Center | 12.4 mi | Sleepy Eye, MN | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Divine Providence Community Home | 12.9 mi | Sleepy Eye, MN | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Valley View Manor HCC | 14.6 mi | Lamberton, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Wabasso Restorative Care Center | 18.1 mi | Wabasso, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuseSFF |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Brown, MN — 4 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Oak Hills Living Center — New Ulm, MN · overall 4/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245407.