Lakewood Health System
401 Prairie Avenue Northeast · Staples, MN · 56479 · 2188941515
87 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023
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.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245420 · certified since February 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.