All citations for The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 7, 2026

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 7, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 26, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.