Lutheran Retirement Home
701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459 · CCN 165485
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 42
- Avg residents/day
- 32.9
- Phone
- 6413241712
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-01-30 | 4 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -2.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-14 | 4 | 7.0 | 9.8 | -3.0 better |
| 3 | 2022-12-08 | 2 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -5.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.53 | 27.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.87 | 14.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.45 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $24,922
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (10)3 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0625Notify 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.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-01-31
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-01-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19
Immediate jeopardy
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-20 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04
Actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2023-01-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS, CASSIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-04-02 |
| LAMP, ROBERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-03-25 |
| MERCHANT, RUTH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-05-20 |
| SCHRUPP, NANCY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2009-08-31 |
| THOFSON, KATELYN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-05-05 |
| WALETZKO BARTZ, BRITTANY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-06-01 |
| WINTER, SHARINA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-04 |
| BIDNE, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-06-01 |
| BRUNSVOLD, JERRY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| KNUTSON, TIMOTHY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-20 |
| KRONEMAN, MARI | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| LOFTAAS, CAROLYN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-20 |
| STEINBERG, JOSH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-20 |
| DAVIS, LYNN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-01-01 |
| JULSETH, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-01-20 |
| NELSON, BRIAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-01-10 |
| NSB BANK | Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | — | 2007-06-29 |
Other facilities in Northwood
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.