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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
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.
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.
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 ·