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HomeIowaLutheran Retirement Home

Lutheran Retirement Home

701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 504596413241712
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
42
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $24,922

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 42 certified beds with an average of 32.9 residents per day (78% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Jan 30, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $24,922 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.53 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 27.9%

Lutheran Retirement Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Northwood, Iowa with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
32.9
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Worth
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
71.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Minimal Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$24,922
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 19, 2024
$24,922

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

Nurse Aide3.06 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.53 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.80 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.9%
RN Turnover
14.3%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DAVIS, CASSIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 2, 2018
LAMP, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 25, 2024
MERCHANT, RUTHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 20, 2025
SCHRUPP, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2009
THOFSON, KATELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 5, 2014
WALETZKO BARTZ, BRITTANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
WINTER, SHARINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 4, 2024
BIDNE, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2025
BRUNSVOLD, JERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KNUTSON, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 20, 2024
KRONEMAN, MARICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LOFTAAS, CAROLYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 20, 2021
STEINBERG, JOSHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 20, 2022
DAVIS, LYNNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
JULSETH, PETERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 20, 2022
NELSON, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 10, 2017
NSB BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 29, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lutheran Retirement Home?▾
Lutheran Retirement Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Lutheran Retirement Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Lutheran Retirement Home had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 30, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $24,922 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Lutheran Retirement Home?▾
Lutheran Retirement Home provides 4.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, 0.60 LPN hours, and 3.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.9%.
How many beds does Lutheran Retirement Home have?▾
Lutheran Retirement Home has 42 certified beds with an average of 32.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.