Hennepin County, Minnesota · Nursing home
Martin Luther Care Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
1401 East 100th Street, Bloomington, MN 55425
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.50 hours Above the state average of 4.19
- Nursing staff who left in a year 24.0% Below the state average of 42.2%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 39 2 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $20,625 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 90.8% of 137 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Martin Luther Care Center is a 137-bed nursing home in Bloomington, Minnesota (Hennepin County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.50 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Minnesota average of 4.19. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,625 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 137
- Residents per day (average)
- 124.4
- Certified since
- 1985 (41 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Ebenezer Senior Living (6 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Martin Luther Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,625 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Minnesota average 3.2
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Minnesota average 2.8
- Staffing 5 of 5 Minnesota average 4.1
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Minnesota average 3.1
The vertical line marks the Minnesota average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.50 h Minnesota average 4.19
- Nurse aides 2.35 h Minnesota average 2.52
- Licensed practical nurses 0.52 h Minnesota average 0.61
- Registered nurses 1.63 h Minnesota average 1.06
- All staff, weekends 4.13 h Minnesota average 3.71
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Minnesota average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover24.0%
- Minnesota average42.2%
- Registered nurse turnover15.3%
- Minnesota average38.6%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Minnesota and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.7% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.8% | 4.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 97.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 35.1% | 20.5% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.6% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.2% | 96.1% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.5% | 24.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.6% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.85 | 1.61 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.67 | 1.90 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.3% | 88.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.9% | 82.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.5% | 23.5% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.6% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 39 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 10 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 12, 2025: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 6 | 2 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 18 | 7 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 15 | 2 |
Minnesota homes averaged 7.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (39)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 28, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 28, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 28, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 28, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 28, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Aug 28, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jun 12, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 14, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Oct 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 7, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 26, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 26, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 39.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Fine | $11,798 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
Minnesota homes averaged 0.8 fines and $24,507 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Minnesota
- Size22 of 338 by certified beds
- Minnesota average residents per day60.3
- ChainEbenezer Senior Living
- Chain average overall rating3.7 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Bloomington5
- Homes in Hennepin County54
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Martin Luther Care Center?
Martin Luther Care Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Martin Luther Care Center have?
Martin Luther Care Center has 137 certified beds. It averages 124.4 residents per day, about 90.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Martin Luther Care Center?
The home reports 4.50 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.63 hours from registered nurses. The Minnesota average is 4.19 hours and 1.06 hours from registered nurses.
Has Martin Luther Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $20,625 in the past three years.
Does Martin Luther Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 The Estates at Bloomington LLC 68beds 96.9%in use 3.33nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington 98beds 93.9%in use 4.80nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 The Villas at Richfield 105beds 88.7%in use 3.27nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Hennepin County
Who to call in Minnesota
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Minnesota.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) 1-800-657-3591 (Also 651-431-2555. Calls answered 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. TDD/TTY: 711. Email MBA.OOLTC@state.mn.us; fax 651-431-7452.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) 651-201-4200 (Email: health.ohfc-complaints@state.mn.us. MDH directs suspected maltreatment of a vulnerable adult (abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, unexplained injury) to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC), 844-880-1574 (toll free).) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Minnesota staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 245272. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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