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HomeIowaLakeside Lutheran Home

Lakeside Lutheran Home

301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 505367128524060
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
55
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 55 certified beds with an average of 34.7 residents per day (63% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Jan 23, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.19 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 40.0%

Lakeside Lutheran Home is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Emmetsburg, Iowa with 55 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
55
Avg Residents/Day
34.7
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
Jan 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
73.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

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: 1
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: 1
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: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
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: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
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: 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: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: 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 Aide3.09 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.19 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.0%
RN Turnover
50.0%
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 (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Oct 23, 2013
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
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
IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 23, 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lakeside Lutheran Home?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Lakeside Lutheran Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 23, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Lakeside Lutheran Home?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home provides 4.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.33 LPN hours, and 3.09 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.0%.
How many beds does Lakeside Lutheran Home have?▾
Lakeside Lutheran Home has 55 certified beds with an average of 34.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 63% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Lakeside Lutheran Home?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Emmetsburg, Iowa with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Emmetsburg nursing homes page.