Nursing home

Lakewood Health System

401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN, 56479

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Lakewood Health System, with 8 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
87
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.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 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 5
15
Todd Co. avg 5Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Todd Co. avg: 5. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

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.

8
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
3
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52023
12024
22026
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.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

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)18.38%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)1.5%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.11%

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
Daniels, MelissaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Bjerga, JudithCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Brichacek, AmyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cichos, JefCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Dietrich, LindaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Grove, SaraCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Haehnel, BillyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hansen, LanaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hoemberg, BeverlyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Jordahl, StephanieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Krause, NormanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kray, RyanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Leveille, LindsayCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mueller, RobertCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Nelson, KevinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Peet, SusanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Pottratz, ElizabethCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schoeck, KaitlynCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Storbakken, RonaldCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Swenson, WadeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wicht, EmilCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bjerga, LisaCORPORATE OFFICER
Mcilravy, CurtisCORPORATE OFFICER
Reycraft, JosephCORPORATE OFFICER
Theurer, MaryCORPORATE OFFICER
Wolhowe, CraigCORPORATE OFFICER
Albrecht, ChristineOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Anderson, BradOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bauman, AliciaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bjerga, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dobson, KathleenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lindow, MelissaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Neisess, CorrineOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Newton Rice, LynnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Reycraft, JosephOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Roeder, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wolhowe, CraigOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Todd County.

401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples
Todd County · MN · 56479
87 certified beds46.3758, -94.7950

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Lakewood Health System's CMS rating?

Lakewood Health System has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Lakewood Health System located?

Lakewood Health System is located at 401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN, 56479 in Todd County, and CMS lists 87 certified beds.

Does Lakewood Health System have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Lakewood Health System over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Lakewood Health System's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Lakewood Health System's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 5 across 3 facilities in Todd County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. 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 Lakewood Health System's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Lakewood Health System'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)
245420
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
87
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 8 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 19, 20260554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Feb 19, 20260677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 6, 2026
Jul 17, 20240684GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceJul 5, 2024
Nov 8, 20230576EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 20, 2023
Nov 8, 20230585EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 20, 2023
Nov 8, 20230623DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 20, 2023
Nov 8, 20230607CComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 20, 2023
Aug 11, 20230695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 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

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