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ST JOHN LUTHERAN HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SPRINGFIELD, Minnesota)

201 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 5, SPRINGFIELD, Minnesota 56087

Phone: 5077233200

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
65
Avg Residents/Day
50.7
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Brown
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMinnesota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.791.08-0.29
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.704.27-0.57
CMS Staffing Rating5/54.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover29.2%42.1%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-03Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-04-17Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

16 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-03Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-14Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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