Lutheran Retirement Home

Nursing Homes

3.0CMS overall rating

701 9Th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459(641) 324-1712Non profit

57/100

Average

CCN165485

Critical Red Flags

4 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall3.0

Health inspectionNot rated

StaffingNot rated

Quality measuresNot rated

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Trust Verification Checklist

CMS certified & active
Overall rating 3+ stars
Staffing at/above state average
No severe deficiencies in latest survey
No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

4.3

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.88

RN hrs / resident / day

3.6

State average (total)

At or above the state average by 0.7 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

13

Total deficiencies

4

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

February 26, 2026

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

1

Federal fines

$24,922

Total fine amount

0

Payment denials

Peer Comparison

3

This facility (stars)

3.1

State average (stars)

1

Nursing Homes in Northwood

57

FacilityProof trust score

Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type: Nursing Home
Ownership: Non profit
CCN: 165485
City facilities: 2

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026