Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia
Madelia, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245522) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,627
Phone: (507) 642-3271 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia reports total nurse staffing of about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0%.
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,627.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia is a 40-certified-bed nursing home in Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota, with an average of 37.1 residents. The facility is operated under non-profit, church-related ownership and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on November 1, 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the staffing rating is 4 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,627.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory oversight.
There is no ownership change recorded within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current inspection and quality details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above Minnesota's state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and a nursing turnover rate of 30.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $13,627.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 40 beds with an average of 37.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), which together form the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 507-642-3271 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 507-642-3271 or review the Care Compare listing for detailed inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245522?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.