Lakewood Health System
Nursing Home · Staples, MN
CMS certification number245420
Contact & location
401 Prairie Avenue NortheastStaples, MN 56479
Todd County
- Phone
- (218) 894-1515
- ZIP code
- 56479 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 87
- Residents per day
- 82.0 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both 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
- 4.41 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.82 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.52 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.06 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.88 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.3 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 36.8 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2024-07-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2023-11-08 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-11-08 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-11-08 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-08-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-09 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bjerga, Judith (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brichacek, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cichos, Jef (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grove, Sara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haehnel, Billy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hansen, Lana (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoemberg, Beverly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jordahl, Stephanie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krause, Norman (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kray, Ryan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leveille, Lindsay (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mueller, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peet, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pottratz, Elizabeth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schoeck, Kaitlyn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Storbakken, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swenson, Wade (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wicht, Emil (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerga, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McIlravy, Curtis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reycraft, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Theurer, Mary (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolhowe, Craig (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Albrecht, Christine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Brad (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bauman, Alicia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerga, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobson, Kathleen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lindow, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neisess, Corrine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Newton Rice, Lynn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reycraft, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roeder, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolhowe, Craig (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Daniels, Melissa (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lakewood Health System?
Lakewood Health System has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Lakewood Health System have?
It has 87 certified beds and cares for about 82 residents per day.
Has Lakewood Health System been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Lakewood Health System?
(218) 894-1515. The facility is located at 401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN 56479.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.