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Lakeside Lutheran Home

301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Score: 37 / 100

With a score of 37/100, Lakeside Lutheran Home ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels at Lakeside Lutheran Home exceed national averages, with 4.19 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.78 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Lakeside Lutheran Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.19 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.09 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
May 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0610 Severity E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 29.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
55
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13

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