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Mn Veterans Home - Luverne

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and knowledgeable staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1300 North Kniss Avenue, Luverne, MN 5615685 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and consistent quality of care, making it a strong choice for veterans. Because the feedback is overwhelmingly positive and lacks specific complaints, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the staff-to-resident interaction firsthand to ensure it meets your specific needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
The MN Veterans Home in Luverne is widely praised for its compassionate, caring staff and the quality of life provided to veterans. Families frequently highlight the facility's ability to provide peace of mind, noting that while the building may not be overly fancy, the level of care and the food quality are consistently viewed as exceptional.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and knowledgeable staff
  • High-quality food services
  • Engaging activities and fellowship
  • Well-maintained building and grounds

Rating Trends

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2345.02016(3)5.02017(2)4.82018(4)5.02019(11)5.02020(1)5.02022(1)1.02025(1)

Distribution · 23 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the food here; could you tell us more about the meal services and how much variety there is for residents?
  • 2The staff seems to be a real strength of this home, but how do you ensure that level of high-quality care is maintained during shift changes?
  • 3We are interested in the social side of things—what kind of engaging activities or fellowship opportunities are available to help residents stay connected?
  • 4Could you walk us through the protocols in place for handling medical emergencies or urgent health needs during the night?
  • 5With the facility being so well-maintained, how often are the grounds and common areas updated to ensure a comfortable environment?
  • 6Since there have been a few recent state inspections, what specific steps has the team taken to address any identified areas for improvement?

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Key Review Excerpts

The caring and knowledgeable staff take great care of my mom. I have peace of mind knowing that they are doing their best for her. She is 90 yrs today and the decorations and birthday hat made our virtual Zoom party a hit.

Resident's family member · 2020★★★★★

Wonderful place for vet's Who need a little help to live. Good food, activities, and fellowship. Caring staff.

Visitor/Community member · 2019★★★★★

Not very fancy but they provide very good care.

Resident's family member · 2019★★★★★
Source: 20 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.64hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.42hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
21%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
21%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
Rock
15.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.7%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Rock
13.9%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
3.2%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Rock
2.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.6%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Rock
17.3%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Rock
95.5%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.9%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Rock
26.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
82.1%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Rock
82.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.0)
5 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints resulting in deficiencies related to abuse and neglect reporting, accident prevention, and medication management, indicating ongoing concerns about resident safety and care quality. The facility shows recurring issues with accident hazard prevention, medication management, and safety systems across multiple surveys, though all deficiencies have been corrected with planned dates. While the facility addresses identified problems, the pattern of complaint-triggered investigations and repeated safety violations in key areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Mar 10, 2026Routine
4
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Jan 14, 2026Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 4, 2024Routine
3
0755Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Jul 10, 2024Complaint
4
0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Oct 4, 2023Routine
4
0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality 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 consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mn Veterans Home - Luverne

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Buchanan, ScottW-2 Managing EmployeeCurtis, NancyW-2 Managing EmployeeHughes, DouglasW-2 Managing EmployeeStegenga, AnneW-2 Managing EmployeeHughes, DouglasManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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