Lutheran Retirement Home
Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, IA — inspection on February 26, 2026.
Found 4 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Lutheran Retirement Home.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-17.
Federal health inspectors cited Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Lutheran Retirement Home.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-17.
Federal health inspectors cited Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Lutheran Retirement Home.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-17.
Federal health inspectors cited Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0868 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-26.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Lutheran Retirement Home.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-03-17.