01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-26 | 4 | 2026-02-26 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-30 | 8 | 2025-01-30 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-03-14 | 1 | 2024-03-14 | 10 |
CMS CCN 1654852026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Lutheran Retirement Home
701 9Th Street North · Northwood, IA 50459 · Worth County
Certified beds42CMS provider file
Recent citation rows29current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
29 rows in the current release
4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-02-26 · FIREE0029Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-222026-02-26 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-172026-02-26 · 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 · 2026-03-172026-02-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-172026-02-26 · HEALTHF0868Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-172026-02-26 · FIREK0347Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-252026-02-26 · FIREK0354Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-032026-02-26 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-032025-01-30 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-132025-01-30 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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 · 2025-01-312025-01-30 · HEALTHF0625Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312025-01-30 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-312025-01-30 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-042025-01-30 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-292024-08-19 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-19 · complaint2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
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 · 2024-09-19 · complaint2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0609Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
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 · 2024-09-19 · complaint2024-08-19 · HEALTHF0610Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-19 · complaint2024-03-14 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-03-14 · FIREE0033Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-03-14 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-022024-03-14 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-042024-03-14 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-252024-03-14 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-2803 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Fine | $24,922 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- NSB BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/29/2007
- BIDNE, KEVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2025
- BRUNSVOLD, JERRYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- KNUTSON, TIMOTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/20/2024
- KRONEMAN, MARIIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- LOFTAAS, CAROLYNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/20/2021
- STEINBERG, JOSHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/20/2022
- DAVIS, LYNNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2005
- JULSETH, PETERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/20/2022
- NELSON, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/10/2017
- DAVIS, CASSIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/02/2018
- LAMP, ROBERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/25/2024
- MERCHANT, RUTHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2025
- SCHRUPP, NANCYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/31/2009
- THOFSON, KATELYNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/05/2014
- WALETZKO BARTZ, BRITTANYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
- WINTER, SHARINAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/04/2024
- BCG HOLDINGS INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
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 hours4.57per resident day
RN hours1.10per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.78per resident day
Staff turnover41.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Iowa ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.