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Lutheran Retirement Home

701 Ninth Street North, Northwood, IA 50459

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(641) 324-1712

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,076

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,816
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Lutheran Retirement Home Description

    Lutheran Retirement Home is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 15.5 miles outside the town of Albert Lea, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.8
    Lutheran Retirement Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Northwood
  • Ranking in State: 33 out of 578 communities in IA


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    Health

    Athletic Related Injuries

    Industrial Injuries

    Pre- & Post-Surgery Therapy

    Pain Management

    Pediatric Development

    Language and Swallowing Assessment


    Activities

    Independent Living

    Assisted Living



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 1, 2003
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 46
    Total current residents: 34
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $650


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-14 2023-01-14 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-22 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2022-12-14 2023-01-14 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-22 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-12-14 2023-01-14 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2022-12-14 2022-12-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
    2021-04-20 2021-04-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2021-04-20 2021-05-26 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-04-20 2021-05-12 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-04-20 2021-04-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-04-20 2021-04-23 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-04-20 2021-04-29 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2021-04-20 2021-04-23 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-06-21 2019-07-21 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2019-06-21 2019-07-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-06-21 2019-07-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-06-21 2019-07-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-08 2023-01-02 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-06-20 2019-07-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-09-20 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Albert Lea which is 15.5 miles away and has a population of 17,674 (small town).
    • The average income is $61,851, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 16
      • Average Temperature: 47.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 123 days of rain, 60 days of snow and 181 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.8 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    15.5 miles away
    Nelson’s Market Place Foods
    15.7 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    17.5 miles away
    ALDI
    19.4 miles away
    Fareway
    20.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Austin interlocking tower
    20.2 miles away

    Bus Stations

    NIACC
    20.8 miles away

    Banks

    Citizens State Bank
    9.0 miles away
    Sterling State Bank
    18.7 miles away
    Home Federal Savings Bank
    19.2 miles away
    First Farmers & Merchants
    19.3 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    19.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Albert Lea Medical Center
    15.8 miles away
    Austin Medical Center
    19.5 miles away
    North Iowa Mercy Health Center - West Campus
    20.5 miles away
    MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
    20.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    15.5 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    15.6 miles away
    Sterling Drug
    18.7 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    18.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    20.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Northwood Dental
    0.2 miles away
    Lake Mills Family Dental
    15.8 miles away
    Central Park Dentistry Center
    20.7 miles away
    Burgmeier Dentistry
    21.0 miles away

    Parks

    Worth County Fairgrounds
    0.2 miles away
    Central Park
    0.5 miles away
    Swensrud Park
    0.6 miles away
    Hurd Park
    0.7 miles away
    Stimes Forest County Park
    2.6 miles away

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    Shopping

    Willowbrook Mall
    21.0 miles away

    Culture

    Summerset Theater
    19.1 miles away
    Historic Paramount Theater
    19.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    3B Eatery
    14.3 miles away
    Rice Lake Country Club
    15.1 miles away
    Green Mill
    15.2 miles away
    Perkins
    15.3 miles away
    Taco King
    15.7 miles away

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