C74

Lutheran Retirement Home

Grade C 74/100 composite score

Non profit - Church related

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

42

Ownership

Non profit - Church related

Total Fines

$24,922

Last Survey

N/A

701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459
6413241712

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.04h
LPN
0.72h
CNA
3.68h
Total
5.45h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

DAVIS, CASSIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2018

LAMP, ROBERT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2024

MERCHANT, RUTH

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2025

SCHRUPP, NANCY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2009

THOFSON, KATELYN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2014

WALETZKO BARTZ, BRITTANY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2022

WINTER, SHARINA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2024

BIDNE, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2025

BRUNSVOLD, JERRY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

KNUTSON, TIMOTHY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2024

KRONEMAN, MARI

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

LOFTAAS, CAROLYN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

STEINBERG, JOSH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2022

DAVIS, LYNN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2005

JULSETH, PETER

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2022

NELSON, BRIAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2017

NSB BANK

Organization5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTSince Jun 2007

Penalties & Fines (1)

$24,922total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Aug 19, 2024Fine$24,922

Health Inspection Deficiencies (10)

January 30, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 31, 2025
0625BNo harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 31, 2025
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 31, 2025
0791DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 4, 2025
August 19, 2024Health4 deficiencies3 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
0609JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
0610JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
November 20, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2023
December 8, 2022Health1 deficiency
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 2, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Lutheran Retirement Home?

Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 73.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Lutheran Retirement Home?

Lutheran Retirement Home has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Lutheran Retirement Home have?

Lutheran Retirement Home has 10 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Lutheran Retirement Home been fined?

Yes. Lutheran Retirement Home has $24,922 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does Lutheran Retirement Home have?

Lutheran Retirement Home has 42 certified beds with approximately 32 current residents (76% occupancy). The facility is located at 701 9th Street North, Northwood, Iowa 50459. It is a non profit - church related facility.

Data Disclaimer

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