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HomeMinnesotaLakewood Health System

Lakewood Health System

401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN 564792188941515WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(8 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
87
certified

How Lakewood Health System Compares in Minnesota

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

CMS overall rating
5/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.41 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.82 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
34.3%
MN average
42.2%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.82 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.
Staff turnover is 34.3%, lower than the Minnesota average of 42.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 4, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Todd County 65+
5,580
22.1% of county
County Population
25,277
Todd County

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

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Lakewood Health System is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Staples, Minnesota with 87 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
87
Avg Residents/Day
82
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Feb 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Todd
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
12.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 11, 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 Aide3.06 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.88 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.3%
RN Turnover
36.8%
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 (36)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DANIELS, MELISSAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 15, 2016
BJERGA, JUDITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2007
BRICHACEK, AMYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CICHOS, JEFCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
GROVE, SARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2014
HAEHNEL, BILLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2015
HANSEN, LANACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2008
HOEMBERG, BEVERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
JORDAHL, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
KRAUSE, NORMANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
KRAY, RYANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2021
LEVEILLE, LINDSAYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
MUELLER, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 25, 2015
NELSON, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
PEET, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
POTTRATZ, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
SCHOECK, KAITLYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 7, 2017
STORBAKKEN, RONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2000
SWENSON, WADECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
WICHT, EMILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 1973
BJERGA, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 7, 2016
MCILRAVY, CURTISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2014
REYCRAFT, JOSEPHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 28, 2022
THEURER, MARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2010
WOLHOWE, CRAIGCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 11, 1997
ALBRECHT, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
ANDERSON, BRADOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 13, 2014
BAUMAN, ALICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 9, 2022
BJERGA, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 7, 2016
DOBSON, KATHLEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2014
LINDOW, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 27, 2023
NEISESS, CORRINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2018
NEWTON RICE, LYNNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 30, 1980
REYCRAFT, JOSEPHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 28, 2022
ROEDER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 15, 2017
WOLHOWE, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 11, 1997

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Lakewood Health System and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Lakewood Health System
Staples, MNCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Fair Oaks Lodge
Wadena, MN15.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,062
Central Todd County Care Center
Clarissa, MN19.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Cura of Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN27.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Brainerd, MN28.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Brainerd, MN28.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Green Pine Acres Nursing Home
Menahga, MN29.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lakewood Health System
Staples, MN · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Fair Oaks Lodge
Wadena, MN
15.8 mi2/52/54/5$10,062
Central Todd County Care Center
Clarissa, MN
19.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Cura of Long Prairie
Long Prairie, MN
27.9 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Brainerd, MN
28.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Brainerd, MN
28.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Green Pine Acres Nursing Home
Menahga, MN
29.6 mi5/54/55/5None 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 Lakewood Health System?▾
Lakewood Health System has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Lakewood Health System cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Lakewood Health System participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lakewood Health System had any health inspection violations?▾
Lakewood Health System had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Lakewood Health System?▾
Lakewood Health System provides 4.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 0.52 LPN hours, and 3.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.3%.
How many beds does Lakewood Health System have?▾
Lakewood Health System has 87 certified beds with an average of 82 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Lakewood Health System?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Lakewood Health System?▾
On Google Maps, Lakewood Health System has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.