Nursing home

Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia

503 Benzel Avenue SW, Madelia, MN, 56062

Ownership type: Non profit - Church related.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia, with 9 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $13,627 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
40
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Watonwan Co. avg 3.5Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Watonwan Co. avg: 3.5. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

9
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52023
12024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $13,627 total · Apr 25, 2024
  1. Apr 25, 2024$13,627

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)9.88%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)1.38%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.44%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Passel, LarryW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Goodburn, BethCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Olson, CharlesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Swenson, DennisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Feder, MaryCORPORATE OFFICER
Hanson, CalvinCORPORATE OFFICER
Jacobs, ColleenCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Watonwan County.

503 Benzel Avenue SW, Madelia
Watonwan County · MN · 56062
40 certified beds44.0457, -94.4200

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia's CMS rating?

Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia located?

Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia is located at 503 Benzel Avenue SW, Madelia, MN, 56062 in Watonwan County, and CMS lists 40 certified beds.

Does Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $13,627 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 2 facilities in Watonwan County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245522
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Certified beds
40
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 9 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 26, 20250686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 26, 20250688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 26, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Apr 25, 20240760JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceApr 17, 2024
Sep 25, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 5, 2023
Sep 25, 20230880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2023
Jun 28, 20230684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 4, 2023
Jun 28, 20230812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 4, 2023
Jun 21, 20230609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 7, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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