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HomeIowaLakeside Lutheran Home

Lakeside Lutheran Home

301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 505367128524060WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(8 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
55
certified

How Lakeside Lutheran Home Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.11 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.76 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
37.2%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 4.11 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.81.
Staff turnover is 37.2%, lower than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 23, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 12 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Palo Alto County 65+
1,965
22.0% of county
County Population
8,938
Palo Alto County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Lakeside Lutheran Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Emmetsburg, Iowa with 55 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
55
Avg Residents/Day
37.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 6, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Palo Alto
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
29.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: 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: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0909Potential for Harm

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialJan 23, 2025
5 days denied

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

Nurse Aide3.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.11 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.80 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.2%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (37)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Oct 23, 2013
IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 23, 2013
BARBER, JOANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
BURDOF, EDWINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 19, 2023
EVANS, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
MERRILL, KATHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
MORLOCK, FREDERICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
SONSKEN, LARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
VELTRI, FRANKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2016
WOLF, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
BARBER, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
KINNETZ, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
SONSKEN, LARRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
VELTRI, FRANKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOMEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1968
ANDERSON, HALLIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 5, 2024
BODLE, JERIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
GETTA, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
JENKINS, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 2, 2024
LARA, JESUSOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 21, 2024
MCEWEN, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 22, 2022
WEIR, HEATHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 6, 2019
BCG HOLDINGS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 21, 2025
BLUE STONE THERAPY INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2015
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL BCG LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 21, 2025
CATTAIL INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 21, 2025
ECSI INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 21, 2025
HUGHES PHARMACY SERVICES INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2012
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 21, 2025
VISUAL EDGE IT INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 9, 2015
WINTHER STAVE & CO LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 17, 2012
ANDERSON, HALLIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 21, 2025
ERICKSON-WELTER, SHAWNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
GETTA, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 21, 2025
HOYMAN, GREGORYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 31, 2012
HOYMAN, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 31, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Lakeside Lutheran Home and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Lakeside Lutheran Home
Emmetsburg, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Palo Alto County Hospital
Emmetsburg, IA2,112 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Emmetsburg Care Center
Emmetsburg, IA1.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $25,695
Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, IA11.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
West Bend, IA16.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Laurens Care Center
Laurens, IA20.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Estherville Community Care Center
Estherville, IA20.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lakeside Lutheran Home
Emmetsburg, IA · Current facility
—3/53/55/5None recorded
Palo Alto County Hospital
Emmetsburg, IA
2,112 ft4/54/54/5None recorded
Emmetsburg Care Center
Emmetsburg, IA
1.1 mi1/51/53/5$25,695
Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, IA
11.0 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
West Bend Health and Rehabilitation
West Bend, IA
16.2 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Laurens Care Center
Laurens, IA
20.7 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Estherville Community Care Center
Estherville, IA
20.8 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lakeside Lutheran Home?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Lakeside Lutheran Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Lakeside Lutheran Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lakeside Lutheran Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 26, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Lakeside Lutheran Home?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home provides 4.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, 0.35 LPN hours, and 3.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.2%.
How many beds does Lakeside Lutheran Home have?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home has 55 certified beds with an average of 37.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 68% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Lakeside Lutheran Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 2 in Emmetsburg. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Lakeside Lutheran Home?▾
On Google Maps, Lakeside Lutheran Home has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.