NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Staples, MN, with 87 certified beds, an overall rating of 5/5, and 15 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
401 Prairie Avenue Northeast · Staples, MN 56479 · Todd County
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.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Lakewood Health System in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-19 | 2 | 2026-02-19 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-12-04 | 0 | 2024-12-04 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-11-08 | 6 | 2023-11-08 | 3 |
CMS reports 15 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
1 row carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 0 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-06Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-06Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-02Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-12Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-07-05 · complaintEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20 · complaintProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-20Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-09 · complaintThe August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 36 ownership disclosure rows to Lakewood Health System; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
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.
CMS reports 4.41 total nurse hours and 0.82 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
No second published facility record in Staples, MN met the local peer rule in this release.
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
