Minnesota

September 24, 2025

Jacob Margarit

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

2485 Como Ave

Saint Paul, MN 55108

RE:  Report No. 202407408

  Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota

  License No. 1070059/1069963

Dear Jacob Margarit:

CORRECTION ORDER

An investigation of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota was completed regarding report number 202407408 which alleged violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, and Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245D. This maltreatment allegation concerned neglect. The disposition of the investigation report is inconclusive. One violation was noted.

VIOLATIONS AND CORRECTION ORDERS

The following violation of state and (or) federal laws and rules was observed. Corrective action for the violation is required by Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.06, and is hereby ordered by the Commissioner of Human Services. Failure to correct the violations within the prescribed amount of time may result in fines and/or action against your license, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, sections 245A.06 and 245A.07.

Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.09, subdivision 3, paragraph (a).

Violation: The license holder did not ensure that a staff person (P) was trained on a consumer’s (C’s) support plan and support plan addendum as required.

The P stated that s/he was not trained on the C’s support plan and/or support plan addendum as it related to the responsibilities assigned, to achieve and demonstrate and understating of the C as a unique individual, and how to implement those plans. In addition, the license holder did not have documentation to show that the P was trained on the C’s plans.

Corrective Action Ordered: Correct immediately and on an ongoing basis you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision.

If you believe any of the citations are in error, you may ask the Commissioner of Human Services to reconsider the parts of the correction order that you believe to be in error. If you choose to exercise this right, your request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by the Commissioner within 20 calendar days after receipt of this letter. Your request for reconsideration must be sent to:

Commissioner

Minnesota Department of Human Services

c/o Licensing Division

PO Box 64242

St. Paul, MN 55164-0242

You must include any and all information, documentation, or other evidence you have to support your request for reconsideration. Please note that a request for reconsideration does not stay any provisions of the correction order.

If you have any questions regarding the investigation, contact me immediately. If you have any questions regarding compliance with this Correction Order or applicable rules, contact your licensor, Dylan Sobota.

Sincerely,

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Neubauer-Hoffman, Deb, Investigator

Office of Inspector General

Licensing Division

Enclosure

  


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