St John Lutheran Home
Springfield, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245407) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 723-3200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St John Lutheran Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
St John Lutheran Home reports 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
St John Lutheran Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
St John Lutheran Home is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Springfield, Minnesota (Brown County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid. It has 65 certified beds and an average daily census of 48.5 residents, and has been federally certified since November 1988.
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 rating breaks down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 3, Quality Measures rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and any updates on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St John Lutheran Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 34.0%. Its staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St John Lutheran Home has 65 certified beds and an average daily census of 48.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since November 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at (507) 723-3200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (507) 723-3200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245407?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.