CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1654922026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Lakeside Lutheran Home

301 North Lawler Street · Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · Palo Alto County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds55CMS provider file
Recent citation rows62current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-2622026-02-264
Cycle 22025-01-23132025-01-2321
Cycle 32024-02-1572024-02-1515
02 / CITATION DETAIL

62 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 17 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-02-26 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-02-26 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25
2026-02-26 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25
2026-02-26 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25
2026-02-26 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaint
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaint
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaint
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0610Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaint
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-04 · complaint
2025-01-23 · FIREE0009Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-17
2025-01-23 · FIREE0024Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-06
2025-01-23 · FIREE0030Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-01
2025-01-23 · FIREE0039Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-17
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaint
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0607Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaint
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaint
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14 · complaint
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-04 · complaint
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0851Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-14
2025-01-23 · FIREK0200Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2025-02-26
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-01-23Payment Denial$05
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    50% · since 10/23/2013
  • IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/23/2013
  • BARBER, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2018
  • BURDOF, EDWINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/19/2023
  • EVANS, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • MERRILL, KATHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • MORLOCK, FREDERICKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • SONSKEN, LARRYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • VELTRI, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2016
  • WOLF, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • BARBER, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2018
  • KINNETZ, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • SONSKEN, LARRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • VELTRI, FRANKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOMEOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/1968
  • ANDERSON, HALLIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/05/2024
  • BODLE, JERIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/13/2024
  • GETTA, THOMASIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.11per resident day
RN hours0.76per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.80per resident day
Staff turnover37.2%CMS reported field
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