CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2455222026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia

503 Benzel Avenue Sw · Madelia, MN 56062 · Watonwan County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds40CMS provider file
Recent citation rows19current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-04-2802026-04-283
Cycle 22025-03-2632025-03-264
Cycle 32024-04-2532024-04-256
02 / CITATION DETAIL

19 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-04-28 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18
2026-04-28 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18
2026-04-28 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-18
2025-03-26 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-03-26 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-18
2025-03-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14
2025-03-26 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14
2025-03-26 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14
2025-03-26 · FIREK0346Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14
2025-03-26 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-14
2024-04-25 · HEALTHF0760Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-04-17 · complaint
2024-04-25 · FIREK0271Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-25
2024-04-25 · FIREK0346Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-23
2024-04-25 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-28
2024-04-25 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-28
2024-04-25 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-23
2024-04-25 · FIREK0741Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-27
2023-09-25 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-05 · complaint
2023-09-25 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-10 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-04-25Fine$13,6270
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PASSEL, LARRYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/2020
  • GOODBURN, BETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2017
  • OLSON, CHARLESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2017
  • SWENSON, DENNISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/2013
  • FEDER, MARYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/2013
  • HANSON, CALVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2012
  • JACOBS, COLLEENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/25/2014

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.39per resident day
RN hours0.68per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.19per resident day
Staff turnover30.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.