Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Northwood, IA
Lutheran Retirement Home
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $24,922 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA
(641) 324-1712
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
42
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.87
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.60
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.06
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.80
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
14%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.5
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.1
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.8% |
3.7%
2.9 pts better
|
3.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.9% |
4.0%
0.1 pts better
|
11.4%
7.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
4.9%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.7% |
20.6%
10.9 pts better
|
19.6%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.7% |
19.8%
9.1 pts better
|
16.7%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.4% |
18.5%
2.1 pts better
|
16.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.4% |
18.3%
3.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.1% |
2.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.2% |
26.0%
5.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.7% |
4.3%
3.6 pts better
|
5.1%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
84.3%
15.7 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.3% |
13.1%
2.8 pts better
|
12.0%
1.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.3% |
1.9%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% |
73.3%
22.2 pts better
|
79.7%
15.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.7% |
21.3%
0.6 pts better
|
23.9%
3.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-14 · Fire 2024-03-14
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-08 · Fire 2022-12-08
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
E33 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2024-04-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-04-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-04-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2022-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-12-22
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-02-04
B · Minimal harm
2025-01-30
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-01-31
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-08-19
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-08-19
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-08-19
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-19
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-09-19
G · Actual harm
2023-11-20
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-01-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$24,922
2024-08-19
Fine
Fine · fine $24,922
Fine
Ownership
Bidne, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Brunsvold, Jerry
Corporate Director · Individual
Davis, Cassie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Davis, Lynn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Julseth, Peter
Corporate Officer · Individual
Knutson, Timothy
Corporate Director · Individual
Kroneman, Mari
Corporate Director · Individual
Lamp, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Loftaas, Carolyn
Corporate Director · Individual
Merchant, Ruth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nelson, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nsb Bank
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Schrupp, Nancy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Steinberg, Josh
Corporate Director · Individual
Thofson, Katelyn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Waletzko Bartz, Brittany
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Winter, Sharina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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