Mala Strana Health Care, LLC, New Prague
1001 Columbus Avenue North, New Prague, MN 56071 · 11 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality2/5
- 69 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Belle Plaine, MN · CMS Data August 2026
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
How Does the Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine Rate?
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing home in Belle Plaine, MN. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 5.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on July 7, 2026, cited 5 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 5.3 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 5
- Certified beds
- 60
611 West Main Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 5.3 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.0 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.5 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 32% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 22% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | July 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 5 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 2 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 22% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 3.4% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.6% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 1.4% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 2.6% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 3.7% | 0.0% | Higher than the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 5.3% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 12% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 54 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Legal business name | LUTHERAN HOME BELLE PLAINE LLC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 1992 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Minnesota's Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) (1-800-657-3591) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Minnesota.
Other Nursing Homes Near the Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
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Auburn Manor, Chaska
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- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
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Auburn Home in Waconia, Waconia
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
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Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, Waconia
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
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Central Health Care Center, Le Center
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality1/5
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