The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine

Name: The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
Address: 611 WEST MAIN STREET, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011, US
Telephone: 9528732131

611 West Main Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 · Scott County · 60 certified beds · avg 54 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1992

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.42

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Dec 30, 2025 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Dec 29, 2025 (Past Non-Compliance)

All citations in the current public record (19)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jul 7, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jul 7, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Jul 7, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Dec 30, 2025	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Nov 4, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Jul 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Apr 30, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Apr 30, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Apr 30, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to make their own choices about their daily lives, such as when to wake up, what to eat, or how to spend their time.
Apr 30, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Apr 30, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Apr 30, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Aug 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Aug 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Aug 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly inform residents or their representatives about arbitration agreements — contracts that give up the right to sue in court — including their right to refuse to sign.
Aug 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Aug 6, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.
May 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 3).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	7	0	D
2025	9	1	G ▲
2026	3	0	D

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Minnesota avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.42	4.83	3.95	top 20% in Minnesota; top 8% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.97	1.22	0.69	bottom 32% in Minnesota; top 17% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.55	4.27	3.50	top 33% in Minnesota; top 11% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.44	0.69	0.48	bottom 27% in Minnesota; top 42% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	31.9	42.2	45.8	top 26% in Minnesota; top 18% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	22.2	38.6	42.9	top 22% in Minnesota; top 17% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 5.30, RN 0.95, weekend 4.46. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Church related

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Lutheran Home	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/25/1996
Boeder, John	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/17/2020
Hayes, Mark	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2022
Krant, Rick	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/22/2022
Krant, Rick	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/07/2025
Maertz, Jon	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/29/2019
Muehlenhardt, Michael	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/16/2018
Niemann, Randy	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	02/04/2020
Rauh, Matthew	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/20/1999
Schuth, Tim	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/20/2015
Schwartz, Lance	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/29/2019

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 is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	11.0 mi	New Prague, MN	★★★★☆	4/5
Cura of Le Sueur	13.6 mi	Le Sueur, MN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Auburn Manor	14.4 mi	Chaska, MN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Auburn Home in Waconia	15.2 mi	Waconia, MN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre	15.3 mi	Waconia, MN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Central Health Care Center	15.9 mi	Le Center, MN	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Shakopee Friendship Manor	16.4 mi	Shakopee, MN	★★★☆☆	3/5
St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center	17.0 mi	Shakopee, MN	★★★☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245590.

The Care File

Visit checklist — The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine

611 West Main Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 · 9528732131

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Dec 30, 2025 (F-0689, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "What choices do residents have over their daily schedule, like meal times, bathing, and activities?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 245590 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)