St John Lutheran Home
201 South County Road 5, Springfield, MN 56087 · (507) 723-3200
Non profit - Church related · 65 certified beds
St John Lutheran Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 3, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 3, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.June 3, 2026 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 3, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.June 3, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 14, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 14, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 14, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.May 14, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 14, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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 | 3.92 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.49 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 65 |
| Average residents per day | 48.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Oak Hills Living Center New Ulm · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Sleepy Eye Rehabilitati Center Sleepy Eye · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Divine Providence Community Home Sleepy Eye · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Who are you looking for help for?
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from St John Lutheran Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.