Lutheran Retirement Home
701 9th Street North · Northwood, IA · 50459 · 6413241712
42 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $24,922 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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 January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | Fine | $24,922 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165485 · certified since May 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.