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Lutheran Retirement Home

Average3-Star CMS Rating

701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459

42 Beds
Medicare Since 2003

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701 9th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459

About Lutheran Retirement Home

Nursing home overview and details

Lutheran Retirement Home is an nursing home in Northwood, IA, serving Worth County and the surrounding community. The facility has 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 33.3 residents.

Lutheran Retirement Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2003, bringing 23 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.

The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Northwood, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Certified Beds42
Avg. Residents/Day33.3
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCYes
CountyWorth
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Lutheran Retirement Home has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Lutheran Retirement Home provides 4.30 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.88 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 31.7%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. Weekend staffing averages 3.65 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.88
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.30
Total Nurse Turnover Rate31.7%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.65

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Lutheran Retirement Home has received 1 fine totaling $24,922. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($24,922)
Total Penalties1

Doctors at Lutheran Retirement Home

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Lutheran Retirement Home

What is the CMS rating for Lutheran Retirement Home?

Lutheran Retirement Home has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Lutheran Retirement Home have?

Lutheran Retirement Home has 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 33.3 residents.

What type of facility is Lutheran Retirement Home?

Lutheran Retirement Home is a non profit - church related nursing home serving Worth County in Northwood, IA.

How many doctors practice at Lutheran Retirement Home?

1 physicians are affiliated with Lutheran Retirement Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Lutheran Retirement Home have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Lutheran Retirement Home has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·