THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE
611 WEST MAIN STREET, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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How THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE Compares
THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Belle Plaine, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.4%) is below the Minnesota average of 5.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (29% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (72% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE with other nursing homes in Belle Plaine.
How is THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE LUTHERAN HOME: BELLE PLAINE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine sits in Scott County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 16,087 (10.9%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $103,261
- Median home value
- $317,500
Demographics for Scott County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Belle Plaine.
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