Lutheran Retirement Home
Nursing Home · Northwood, IA
CMS certification number165485
Contact & location
701 9th Street NorthNorthwood, IA 50459
Worth County
- Phone
- (641) 324-1712
- ZIP code
- 50459 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 42
- Residents per day
- 34.5 (82% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Lutheran Retirement Home INC.
- Medicare certified since
- May 1, 2003
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.57 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.10 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.06 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.78 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.9 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 16 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2026-02-26 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2025-01-30 | Honor 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-04 |
| 2025-01-30 | Notify 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-08-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-08-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-08-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-08-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2023-11-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $24,922 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Fine | $24,922 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| NSB Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| BCG Holdings INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cattail BCG LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cattail INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ecsi INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox Rehab Ot Ia LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox Rehab PT Ia Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox Rehab SLP Ia Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Iowa Health Care Association (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mercy Health Services- Iowa Corp (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Next Generation Technologies (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| NSB Bank (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waletzko Bartz, Brittany (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winter, Sharina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bidne, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brunsvold, Jerry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knutson, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kroneman, Mari (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loftaas, Carolyn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steinberg, Josh (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davis, Lynn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Julseth, Peter (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davis, Cassie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lamp, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merchant, Ruth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schrupp, Nancy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thofson, Katelyn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Waletzko Bartz, Brittany (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winter, Sharina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lutheran Retirement Home?
Lutheran Retirement Home has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Lutheran Retirement Home have?
It has 42 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.
Has Lutheran Retirement Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $24,922 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Lutheran Retirement Home?
(641) 324-1712. The facility is located at 701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.