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St Johns Lutheran Home
901 Luther Place, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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St Johns Lutheran Home Description
St Johns Lutheran Home is a community that offers independent living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in the town of Albert Lea, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for various senior living facilities provide a mixed bag of experiences and perspectives. One review expresses frustration over censorship and insists on sharing a negative experience regarding the treatment of a grandmother, emphasizing the importance of transparency about the care provided.
Conversely, another review praises the Woodlands for its caring and supportive staff, recommending it as a wonderful facility for both temporary and permanent residency, expressing gratitude towards the staff.
Another individual shares a positive personal experience, highlighting the facility's efforts in rehabilitation and ensuring the patient's ability to care for themselves post-discharge.
St. Johns Lutheran Home is described as a healthy, safe, and secure retirement option, with a nod towards volunteering opportunities available, suggesting a community-oriented environment.
The working environment at one of the facilities is lauded as wonderful and supportive, with great people and a loving community, indicating a positive atmosphere for employees.
A visitor recounts a delightful Thanksgiving dinner at St. John's, noting their mother's happiness and satisfaction with the caregivers, suggesting a warm and welcoming environment for residents.
Lastly, a review mentions a personal connection to one of the facilities, indicating that the individual's mother both worked and was a patient there, although further details on the experience are not provided.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Aug. 1, 1986
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 45
Total current residents: 33
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 5
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $9750
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-28 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2023-06-16 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-28 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-18 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-10 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-10-17 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-10-13 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-28 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-29 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-30 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-10-17 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-16 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-12-12 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-14 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-29 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-09-18 | 2020-10-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-28 | 2021-02-16 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2020-11-23 | 2020-11-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2020-01-31 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | K | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | F | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2020-01-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-10-02 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2020-01-31 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-31 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-11-21 | $9,246 |
| 2019-10-29 | $80,028 |
| 2020-09-18 | $9,750 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-10-29 | 14 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Albert Lea which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 17,674 (small town).
- The average income is $65,626, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 16
- Average Temperature: 46.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 61 days of snow and 176 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.56 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.07 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.7 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.11 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.61 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Nelson’s Market Place Foods
0.8 miles awayHy-Vee
2.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.3 miles awayWells Marketplace Foods
17.8 miles awayALDI
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Austin interlocking tower
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Banks
Citizens State Bank
7.9 miles awayAmerican Bank
9.3 miles awayCCF Bank
17.9 miles awaySterling State Bank
20.0 miles awayHome Federal Savings Bank
20.8 miles awayHospitals
Albert Lea Medical Center
0.8 miles awayAustin Medical Center
20.7 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.5 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
3.3 miles awaySterling Drug
20.1 miles awayMedicap Pharmacy
20.2 miles awayDentists
Northwood Dental
16.3 miles awayLake Mills Family Dental
17.8 miles awayMidwest Dental
18.0 miles awayParks
Shoff Park
0.1 miles awayDress Island
0.4 miles awayHayek Park
0.5 miles awayShoreland Heights Park
0.5 miles awaySouth Edgewater Park
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Culture
Summerset Theater
19.9 miles awayHistoric Paramount Theater
20.9 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Ranch
2.4 miles awayApplebee's
2.6 miles awayPerkins
2.6 miles awayGreen Mill
2.7 miles awayTaco King
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