The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Lutheran Retirement Home
Northwood, IA · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
3 of 5 overall
Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, IA has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and 5-star staffing. It has recent federal penalties and $24,922 in fines over the last 24 months, while reported nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2988 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $24,922recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2988.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.88
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58
- Nurse aides
- 2.84
- Weekend nursing
- 3.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—15%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%6.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.5%3.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.7%20.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.4%23.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.2%8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—8.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
38%49.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $24,922 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $24,922 in total fines.
- $24,922
Federal fine
Aug 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 33.3 residents on an average day (79% of 42 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.