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Lakeside Lutheran Home

301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · Palo Alto County · (712) 852-4060

55 certified beds, about 38 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165492 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 22 health citations since February 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.11 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.76 of those hours.

37.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 22 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
18D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 26, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents who used psychotropic drugs received a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR), unless clinically contraindicated, 2 times the first year, in 2 separate quarters (with at least one month between the attempts) unless the provider documented the rationale for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #5) and once a year after for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
  2. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 27, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment accurately for 2 of 13 residents reviewed (Resident #19 and #31). The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
May 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to immediately separate an alleged abuser from all potential victims. The facility reported a census of 34 residents. Finding's include: According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], Resident #1 scored 14 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) indicating no cognitive impairment. The resident's diagnoses included anxiety and depression. The Progress Notes dated 4/26/25 at 09:10 a.m. documented Resident #1 accused the bath-aide of being rough and rushing her during shower (she pinched her breast with the gait belt, and jammed the toothbrush in her mouth). On 5/20/25 at 9:30 a.m. Staff B Certified Nursing Assistant (CMA) stated Resident #1 told her that Staff A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was rough in the bath. Her boob got pinched when she applied the bath chair safety belt. [...]
  2. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were allowed to choose schedules, clothing, or bathing preferences for 2 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and #4). The facility reported a census of 34 residents.
  3. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the physician, and the resident's representative immediately of a resident's allegation of rough treatment for 1 resident (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 34 residents. Findings's include: According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], Resident #1 scored 14 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) indicating no cognitive impairment. The resident required substantial to maximal assistance with a shower/bath. The resident's diagnoses included anxiety and depression. The Progress Notes dated 4/26/25 at 9:10 a.m. documented Resident #1 accused the bath-aide (Staff A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) of being rough and rushing her during shower (her breast got pinched with a gait belt, and jammed toothbrush in her mouth). [...]
  4. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to notify the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) of an allegation of potential abuse within the required time frame for 1 resident reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 34 residents.
  5. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure appropriate transfer techniques to prevent injury for 1 of 3 resident's reviewed (Resident #6). The facility reported a census of 34 residents.
January 23, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility record review, the facility failed to provide adequate fall follow up and pain assessments after a fall for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Residents #35). The facility reported a total census of 39 residents.
  2. F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    F851 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on personnel time card records and staff interview, the facility failed to electronically submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) complete and accurate direct care staffing information, including information for agency and contract staff, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
  3. E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on personnel record review, staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to provide appropriate screening prior to employment for 2 of 5 employees reviewed for background checks. The facility did not receive approval for the employee to work after the criminal background check revealed the employees had a past criminal history. The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
  4. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility facility failed to protect a resident from verbal and physical abuse by a staff member for 1 of 12 residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #24). The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
  5. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, personnel record review, facility investigation review, and policy review the facility failed to notify DIAL (Department of Inspection, Appeals and Licensing) of an alleged verbal and physical abuse for Resident #24 that occurred on 1/6/25 at 7:00 AM in a timely manner. The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) reported she told the DON (Director of Nursing) of the allegations of abuse later that afternoon on 1/6/25. The DON denied being told or hearing of the allegation of abuse. The facility investigation for the alleged abuse was initiated on 1/16/25 after DIAL entered the facility and notified the DON of the allegations. The facility reported the incident to DIAL on 1/16/25 at 3:34 PM. The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
  6. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, facility investigation review, time card detail, and policy review the facility failed to separate a staff member from dependent residents accused of alleged physical and verbal abuse that occurred on 1/6/25 at 7:00 AM for Resident #24. The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) reported she told the DON (Director of Nursing) of the allegations of abuse later that afternoon on 1/6/25 and the DON denied being told or hearing of the allegation of abuse. The staff member worked full shifts on 1/6/25, 1/7/25, 1/9/25, 1/11/25, 1/12/25, 1/15/25 and a partial shift on 1/16/25. The facility investigation for the alleged abuse was initiated on 1/16/25 after DIAL (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) entered the facility and informed the DON of the alleged abuse. Two staff members interviews reflected inappropriate behavior with the nurse and Resident #24. [...]
  7. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed ensure residents on antibiotics were re-evaluated for excessive duration, for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #7 and #8). The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
  8. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review and policy review the facility failed to give medications according to manufacturer's instructions for 1 out of 6 residents observed during medication pass (Resident #8). The facility reported a census of 39 residents.
February 15, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident ' s current code status was available for 1 out of 15 residents reviewed (Resident #42). The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
  2. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview the facility failed to notify the physician regarding a significant weight loss in 1 out of 1 residents reviewed for nutritional needs (Resident #17). The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
  3. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews the facility failed to develop a care plan to address risk factors and interventions for 1 out of 15 residents (Residents #42) reviewed for comprehensive care plans. The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review the facility failed to provide appropriate catheter care for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
  5. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to assure a medication error rate of less than 5%. During observation the facility had 2 errors out of 28 opportunities for error resulting in an error rate of 7.14% (Resident #14). The facility reported a census of 41 residents.
  6. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to assure resident's were free of significant medication errors for 1 of 8 residents reviewed (Resident #6). The facility reported a census of 41 residents. Finding's include: According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], Resident #6 scored 15 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) indicating no cognitive impairment. The resident had diagnoses including diabetes, non-Alzheimer's dementia, a seizure disorder, and anxiety disorder. The Care Plan identified the resident used psychotropic medications (meds) of antipsychotic and antianxiety medication secondary to diagnosis of Schizophrenia and Anxiety disorder. The care plan identified the resident at risk of altered mood state and adverse side effects to psychoactive medication use. [...]
  7. D
    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
    F909 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, facility document review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to conduct regular inspections of side rails as part of a regular maintenance program for 1 out of 15 residents (Resident #21). The facility reported a census of 41 residents.

Fire safety inspections

40 fire safety citations on file: 4 on February 26, 2026, 21 on January 23, 2025, 15 on February 15, 2024.

Every fire safety citation40 citations
  1. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · February 26, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · February 26, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · February 26, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · February 26, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 200 · January 23, 2025 · Waiver
  6. F
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · January 23, 2025 · Waiver
  7. F
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. F
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. F
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. E
    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
    E 9 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. E
    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    E 24 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. E
    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    E 30 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. E
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · January 23, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  26. F
    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    E 7 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  27. F
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  28. F
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  29. F
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  30. F
    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    K 354 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  31. F
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  32. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  33. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  34. F
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  35. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  36. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  37. E
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  38. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  39. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  40. D
    Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
    K 751 · February 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
January 23, 2025Payment Denial 5 days from February 19, 2025

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeIowaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)4.113.823.86
Registered nurses0.760.740.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.803.373.42
Nurse aides3.00
Licensed practical nurses0.35
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)37.2%44.0%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover44.4%42.1%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.16 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.24 on weekdays and 3.80 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.33 in April to June 2025 to 4.11 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.110.764.243.80 0.0%0 of 9038
Oct to Dec 20253.820.703.953.51 0.0%0 of 9240
Jul to Sep 20254.190.784.363.76 3.7%0 of 9235
Apr to Jun 20254.330.804.503.90 15.0%0 of 9134
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Iowa, Jan to Mar 20263.800.713.983.364.7%0.3% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Iowa

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Iowa, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$18.92$17.96 to $21.9522,670
LPNs and LVNs$30.11$27.12 to $34.065,510
Registered nurses$37.80$32.83 to $41.3234,420
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeIowaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 17.517.113.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 4.61.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 6.12.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 5.73.83.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 6.92.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 13.116.614.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 1.64.24.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 21.719.415.4
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231		 1.91.51.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231		 3.92.11.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Lakeside Lutheran Home's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (51.4% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

51.4% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Iowa: 28 better, 21 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 26 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.5% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Iowa: 1 better, 1 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 38 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

US median of homes 7.1% · Iowa: 0 better, 0 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 12 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Iowa56.7% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 17 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Iowa0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 19 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Iowa1.8% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 19 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Iowa100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 4 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization50%10/23/2013
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank5% or greater mortgage interestOrganization10/23/2013
Barber, JoanCorporate directorIndividual10/01/2018
Burdof, EdwinCorporate directorIndividual10/19/2023
Evans, MarkCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Merrill, KathyCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Morlock, FrederickCorporate directorIndividual10/01/2019
Sonsken, LarryCorporate directorIndividual10/01/2019
Veltri, FrankCorporate directorIndividual09/01/2016
Wolf, JohnCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Barber, JoanCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2018
Kinnetz, WilliamCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2023
Sonsken, LarryCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2019
Veltri, FrankCorporate officerIndividual10/01/2019
Lakeside Lutheran HomeOperational/managerial controlOrganization07/01/1968
Anderson, HallieOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/05/2024
Bodle, JeriOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/13/2024
Getta, ThomasOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/01/2016
Jenkins, KatelynOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/02/2024
Lara, JesusOperational/managerial controlIndividual08/21/2024
McEwen, LisaOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/22/2022
Weir, HeatherOperational/managerial controlIndividual03/06/2019
Bcg Holdings IncAdp of the SNFOrganization10/21/2025
Blue Stone Therapy IncAdp of the SNFOrganization12/01/2015
Brighton Consulting Group LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization10/01/2024
Cattail Bcg LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization10/21/2025
Cattail IncAdp of the SNFOrganization10/21/2025
Ecsi IncAdp of the SNFOrganization10/21/2025
Hughes Pharmacy Services Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization01/31/2012
Iowa Health Care AssociationAdp of the SNFOrganization10/21/2025
Visual Edge It IncAdp of the SNFOrganization11/09/2015
Winther Stave & Co LLPAdp of the SNFOrganization10/17/2012
Anderson, HallieAdp of the SNFIndividual10/21/2025
Erickson-Welter, ShawnAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2012
Getta, ThomasAdp of the SNFIndividual10/21/2025
Hoyman, GregoryAdp of the SNFIndividual01/31/2012
Hoyman, StevenAdp of the SNFIndividual01/31/2012

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
  3. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 23, 2025: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
  4. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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Common questions

What is Lakeside Lutheran Home's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Lakeside Lutheran Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Lakeside Lutheran Home get at its last inspection?
2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 26, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Has Lakeside Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Lakeside Lutheran Home accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Lakeside Lutheran Home?
CMS lists 37 owners and managers. Legal business name: LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME.

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