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Martin Luther Care Center

BLOOMINGTON, MN · Medicare-certified · 137 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.496 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $11,798 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $8,827 was recorded.

  6. 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.