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Lutheran Retirement Home
701 Ninth Street North, Northwood, IA 50459
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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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Activities
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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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 awayNelson’s Market Place Foods
15.7 miles awayHy-Vee
17.5 miles awayALDI
19.4 miles awayFareway
20.4 miles awayTransportation
Austin interlocking tower
20.2 miles awayBus Stations
NIACC
20.8 miles awayBanks
Citizens State Bank
9.0 miles awaySterling State Bank
18.7 miles awayHome Federal Savings Bank
19.2 miles awayFirst Farmers & Merchants
19.3 miles awayU.S. Bank
19.3 miles awayHospitals
Albert Lea Medical Center
15.8 miles awayAustin Medical Center
19.5 miles awayNorth Iowa Mercy Health Center - West Campus
20.5 miles awayMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
20.8 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
15.5 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
15.6 miles awaySterling Drug
18.7 miles awayMedicap Pharmacy
18.8 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
20.9 miles awayDentists
Northwood Dental
0.2 miles awayLake Mills Family Dental
15.8 miles awayCentral Park Dentistry Center
20.7 miles awayBurgmeier Dentistry
21.0 miles awayParks
Worth County Fairgrounds
0.2 miles awayCentral Park
0.5 miles awaySwensrud Park
0.6 miles awayHurd Park
0.7 miles awayStimes Forest County Park
2.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Willowbrook Mall
21.0 miles awayCulture
Summerset Theater
19.1 miles awayHistoric Paramount Theater
19.5 miles awayRestaurants
3B Eatery
14.3 miles awayRice Lake Country Club
15.1 miles awayGreen Mill
15.2 miles awayPerkins
15.3 miles awayTaco King
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