Jean Hickey
Jul 2026
You have been taking excellent care of my mom who now is 90 years old
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St. John Lutheran Home is a faith-based skilled nursing facility in Springfield, Minnesota, that is part of a larger campus offering multiple levels of care. The lone review shared describes attentive, high-quality care for an elderly parent, though there is very little review data available to form a broader picture.
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Saint John's Lutheran Home is a senior living community in Springfield, Minnesota offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping.
St. John Lutheran Home is a skilled nursing facility in Springfield, Minnesota, part of St. John's Circle of Care, a non-profit, church-related senior living community. The facility offers assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and independent senior housing within one connected community, allowing residents to receive appropriate care as their needs change.
The community maintains a particular focus on memory support services. St. John's Nursing Home operates with 65 beds and emphasizes helping residents continue living life on their own terms by providing the right amount of services and care at the right time, freeing them from responsibilities like snow shoveling, lawn mowing, and home repair.
A distinctive feature of St. John's Circle of Care is its intergenerational program, where children in the community's daycare regularly interact with residents through activities including reading stories, singing songs, creating crafts, and sharing meals, building meaningful friendships across generations.
The community is guided by faith and compassion, with a chaplain on staff who provides comfort, prayer, and spiritual connection. Ecumenical services are held each Sunday morning at 10 a.m., and residents have access to spiritual support for their families and staff as well.
St. John's Circle of Care hosts regular social gatherings, holiday celebrations, educational programs, and family-friendly events that welcome residents, families, and community members. The facility also operates the Grandkids V.I.K. summer childcare program offering daily activities, field trips, and flexible scheduling for kindergarten through 12th grade students.
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Jean Hickey
Jul 2026
You have been taking excellent care of my mom who now is 90 years old
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 30 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 24, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 24, 2026
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2026
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 7, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Saint John's Lutheran Home offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Saint John's Lutheran Home is located at 201 South County Road 5 in Springfield, Minnesota.
St. John Lutheran Home is a faith-based skilled nursing facility in Springfield, Minnesota, that is part of a larger campus offering multiple levels of care. The lone review shared describes attentive, high-quality care for an elderly parent, though there is very little review data available to form a broader picture.
Saint John's Lutheran Home had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 30 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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