Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measures, but 5-star staffing at 4.50 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It also has $20,625 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: June 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $20,625recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.496.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.63
Licensed practical nurses
0.52
Nurse aides
2.35
Weekend nursing
4.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.6%21.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%6.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.6%8.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%2.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.8%6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.4%15.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—43.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.9%9.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2%0.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30%23.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.7%3.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.4%98%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,798 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,827 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $20,625 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 12, 2025
$11,798
Federal fine
Oct 24, 2024
$8,827
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of EBENEZER SENIOR LIVING · 6 homes · 3.7 stars avg
Occupancy
124.4 residents on an average day (91% of 137 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.