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HomeIowaLake Mills Care Center

Lake Mills Care Center

406 South Tenth Avenue East, Lake Mills, IA 504506415924900
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
61
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 61 certified beds with an average of 49.8 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Apr 9, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.25 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 31.9%

• Part of the Legacy Healthcare chain (90 facilities)

Lake Mills Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Mills, Iowa with 61 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
61
Avg Residents/Day
49.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Winnebago
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
24.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0841Potential for Harm

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Survey: May 4, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.03 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.30 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.25 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.88 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.9%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (33)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
IOWA PORTFOLIO OPCO HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 15, 2024
DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization5%Aug 15, 2024
GPN FAM TR UA 042820085% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization46%Aug 15, 2024
OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization23%Aug 15, 2024
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2024
BEASLEY, KARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BEHOUNEK, LINSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BORCHERDING, JENNYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
BURKEN, SHERIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
FRIEDENBERG, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HEDBERG, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HELGESON, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HENNAGER, CHRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HEYING, LARINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
HOUSTON, MINDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
JAEGER, KRYSTLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
KNUTSON, MICHELEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
LARSON, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
MCCLURE, DOROTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
OTTERBECK, PATRICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SCOTT, KATHLEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SEU, JOSHUAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHABAT, MENACHEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHEAR, KILEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
STAUDT, SANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
THOE, KRYSTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WALETZKO BARTZ, BRITTANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WIERSCHEM, BOBBIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WOOD, ROSEMARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
WRIGHT, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024
SHABAT, MENACHEMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 15, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lake Mills Care Center?▾
Lake Mills Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Lake Mills Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Lake Mills Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 9, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Lake Mills Care Center?▾
Lake Mills Care Center provides 3.25 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours, 0.93 LPN hours, and 2.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.9%.
How many beds does Lake Mills Care Center have?▾
Lake Mills Care Center has 61 certified beds with an average of 49.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain.

Part of Legacy Healthcare

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