23 Benzel Ave Nw, Madelia, MN 56062
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia
Madelia, MinnesotaMedicare inspection record
About Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia
Living Meadows At Luther in Madelia, Minnesota provides compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation care when families need it most. Our team focuses on personalized recovery plans and meaningful support during transitions, helping residents regain strength and independence.
Community at a glance
Capacity
40 residents
Location
Madelia, MN
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
503 BENZEL AVENUE SW, Madelia, Minnesota 56062
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 28, 2026, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident a day, below the Minnesota average of 4 hours 11 minutes.
Medicare fined Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia once in the last three years, $13,627 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 24 minutesBelow the Minnesota average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 41 minutesBelow the Minnesota average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 30%Below the Minnesota average |
Inspections
8 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
July 17, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintPlan to fix it acceptedProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it acceptedDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintPlan to fix it acceptedProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
March 26, 2025 · Standard inspection · 3 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 14, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 18, 2025Provide 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 18, 2025
April 25, 2024 · Standard inspection · 1 citation+
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Apr 17, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years.
- April 25, 2024Fine: $13,627
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Luther Memorial Home
- Medicare-certified beds
- 40
- Average residents per day
- 37
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- November 1, 1987
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 245522
Location
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503 BENZEL AVENUE SWMadelia, MN 56062
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Questions about Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia
How did Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 28, 2026 and cited 4 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident per day, including 41 minutes from registered nurses. 30% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia once in the last three years, totaling $13,627.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.