Nursing home

Lutheran Retirement Home

701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA, 50459

Ownership type: Non profit - Church related.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Lutheran Retirement Home, with 13 inspection citations on record (4 higher severity). Federal records include $24,922 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
42
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Worth Co. avg 3Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Worth Co. avg: 3. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

13
Citations on record
4
Higher severity (G–L)
5
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12023
42024
42025
42026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $24,922 total · Aug 19, 2024
  1. Aug 19, 2024$24,922

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)10.81%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.29%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Nsb Bank5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
Bidne, KevinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Brunsvold, JerryCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Knutson, TimothyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kroneman, MariCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Loftaas, CarolynCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Steinberg, JoshCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Davis, LynnCORPORATE OFFICER
Julseth, PeterCORPORATE OFFICER
Nelson, BrianCORPORATE OFFICER
Davis, CassieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lamp, RobertOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Merchant, RuthOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Schrupp, NancyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Thofson, KatelynOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Waletzko Bartz, BrittanyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Winter, SharinaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bcg Holdings IncADP OF THE SNF
Brighton Consulting Group LLCADP OF THE SNF
Cattail Bcg LLCADP OF THE SNF
Cattail IncADP OF THE SNF
Cliftonlarsonallen LLPADP OF THE SNF
E C S I IncADP OF THE SNF
Fox Rehab OT Ia LLCADP OF THE SNF
Fox Rehab PT Ia PllcADP OF THE SNF
Fox Rehab Slp Ia PllcADP OF THE SNF
Iowa Health Care AssociationADP OF THE SNF
Mercy Health Services- Iowa CorpADP OF THE SNF
Next Generation TechnologiesADP OF THE SNF
Nsb BankADP OF THE SNF
Waletzko Bartz, BrittanyADP OF THE SNF
Winter, SharinaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Worth County.

701 9th Street North, Northwood
Worth County · IA · 50459
42 certified beds43.4514, -93.2200

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
CCN 165006
Des Moines, IA444Not shown$44,814
Harmony Cedar Rapids
CCN 165017
Cedar Rapids, IA112Not shown$61,400
Chautauqua Guest Home #2
CCN 165019
Charles City, IA545Not shown$0
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
CCN 165030
Iowa City, IA555Not shown$0
Harmony Davenport
CCN 165033
Davenport, IA223Not shown$30,186
Harmony Waterloo
CCN 165034
Waterloo, IA113Shown$146,830

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lutheran Retirement Home's CMS rating?

Lutheran Retirement Home has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Lutheran Retirement Home located?

Lutheran Retirement Home is located at 701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA, 50459 in Worth County, and CMS lists 42 certified beds.

Does Lutheran Retirement Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $24,922 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Lutheran Retirement Home over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Lutheran Retirement Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Lutheran Retirement Home's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 2 facilities in Worth County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Lutheran Retirement Home's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Lutheran Retirement Home's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165485
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Certified beds
42
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 13 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 26, 20260686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 17, 2026
Feb 26, 20260689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 17, 2026
Feb 26, 20260812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 17, 2026
Feb 26, 20260868DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 17, 2026
Jan 30, 20250585DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 31, 2025
Jan 30, 20250625BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 31, 2025
Jan 30, 20250658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 31, 2025
Jan 30, 20250791DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 4, 2025
Aug 19, 20240550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2024
Aug 19, 20240600JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2024
Aug 19, 20240609JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2024
Aug 19, 20240610JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2024
Nov 20, 20230689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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