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
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood, IA has an overall 3-star rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 5-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It also has a recent federal penalty, $24,922 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.57 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5677 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 4.5677.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.10
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 3.06
- Weekend nursing
- 3.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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%13%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.1%13%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.4%23.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.8%12.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.8%26.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.9%3.1%No change
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
- 34.5 residents on an average day (82% 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.