Lutheran Retirement Home
Lutheran Retirement Home is a 3-star rated nursing home in Northwood, IA with 42 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 13 health violations on record. Federal fines total $650 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: January 30, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Iowa public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.
Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 1 penalties totaling $650
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 4 violations
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.
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.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
2023 1 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2022 1 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2019 1 violations
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
2018 6 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lutheran Retirement Home
- What violations has Lutheran Retirement Home received?
- Lutheran Retirement Home has 13 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Lutheran Retirement Home?
- Lutheran Retirement Home has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Lutheran Retirement Home last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Lutheran Retirement Home safe?
- Safety at Lutheran Retirement Home should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Lutheran Retirement Home?
- Phone: (641) 324-1712. Address: 701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Lutheran Retirement Home offer?
- Lutheran Retirement Home is a skilled nursing facility with 42 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Northwood, IA?
- Compare Lutheran Retirement Home with other nursing homes in Northwood, IA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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