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Mn Veterans Home - Luverne

1300 North Kniss Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156 · Rock County

Luverne

5.0CMS overall rating(507) 283-6200 Visit website ↗

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 70% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Luverne's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Mn Veterans Home - Luverne is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Luverne, MN, with 85 certified beds and an average of about 60 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.42 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.64 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.42 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Luverne for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 85
Avg. residents/day: 60
Ownership: Government - State
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 245631

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,570–$10,510/mo (median $9,290)	Local market estimate

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.42; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.64; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 20.7%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-03-10
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-14Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-12-04Severity F — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-07-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

2024-07-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2024-07-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2024-07-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2023-10-04Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …

2023-10-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

1300 North Kniss Avenue, Luverne, MN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Mn Veterans Home - Luverne

How much does Mn Veterans Home - Luverne cost?

Mn Veterans Home - Luverne does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Luverne, MN area typically runs $8,570–$10,510 per month (median $9,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Mn Veterans Home - Luverne's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Mn Veterans Home - Luverne 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Mn Veterans Home - Luverne?

Staff provide about 5.42 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Mn Veterans Home - Luverne?

Mn Veterans Home - Luverne has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Mn Veterans Home - Luverne have availability?

Typically 70% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Mn Veterans Home - Luverne offer?

Mn Veterans Home - Luverne in Luverne, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 85 beds.

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