Martin Luther Care Center
1401 East 100th Street, Bloomington, MN 55425 · (952) 888-7751 · CMS certification number 245272
Martin Luther Care Center is a 137-bed for-profit nursing home in Bloomington, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1985. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 39 health citations, 2 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Minnesota average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 6 | 7.1 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.71 | 4.27 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.9% | 42.1% |
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3.2 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Chain | Ebenezer Senior Living (5 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 137 (about 118 residents a day) |
| County | Hennepin |
| Last standard inspection | July 30, 2026 |
Inspection history
39 citations from 8 inspections, 10 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
July 30, 2026 6 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0570 · severity code E · corrected Aug 28, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0810 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0561 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2026
June 12, 2025 15 citations · standard, complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
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.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0578 · severity code J · corrected Jun 12, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary Complaint
Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Jul 14, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code E · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0810 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0790 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0685 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0585 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Jul 14, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code C · corrected Jun 12, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Potential for minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0583 · severity code B · corrected Jul 14, 2025
January 2, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control Complaint
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Jan 31, 2025
October 24, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0678 · severity code J · corrected Oct 16, 2024
October 7, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Oct 7, 2024
August 22, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0700 · severity code D · corrected Sep 20, 2024
June 21, 2024 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jul 26, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Jul 26, 2024
April 18, 2024 12 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected May 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control Complaint
Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected May 28, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected May 28, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected May 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected May 28, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected May 28, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected May 28, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected May 28, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0583 · severity code D · corrected May 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected May 28, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code C · corrected May 13, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Environmental Complaint
Tag F0921 · severity code C · corrected May 28, 2024
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Fine | $11,798 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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