The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
611 West Main Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 · (952) 873-2131
Non profit - Church related · 60 certified beds
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 3 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 7, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 7, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 7, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 7, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 30, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 4, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 9, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 29, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.30 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.95 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.47 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 53.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mala Strana Health Care, LLC New Prague · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Shakopee Friendship Manor Shakopee · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center Shakopee · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.