Nursing homeActive
Lutheran Retirement Home
701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459641324171242 certified beds · 35 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
13
● 1● 8● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$24,922
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-26
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-30 | Standard | 130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-19 | Complaint | 013 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-14 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-20 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-17Record 165485-20260226-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-17Record 165485-20260226-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-17Record 165485-20260226-F812
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-17Record 165485-20260226-F868
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 165485-20250130-F585
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 165485-20250130-F658
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 165485-20250130-F791
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 165485-20250130-F625
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-19Record 165485-20240819-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-19Record 165485-20240819-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-19Record 165485-20240819-F610
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-19Record 165485-20240819-F550
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-12-04Record 165485-20231120-F689
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Civil money penalty | $24,922 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.10
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.57
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.78
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover42%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover29%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.5% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.3% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 19.4% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.4% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis, Cassie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lamp, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Merchant, Ruth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schrupp, Nancy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thofson, Katelyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Waletzko Bartz, Brittany Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Winter, Sharina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bcg Holdings Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bidne, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brunsvold, Jerry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Bcg LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Lynn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ecsi Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox Rehab Ot Ia LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox Rehab Pt Ia Pllc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox Rehab Slp Ia Pllc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Iowa Health Care Association Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Julseth, Peter Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Knutson, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kroneman, Mari Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loftaas, Carolyn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mercy Health Services- Iowa Corp Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Next Generation Technologies Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nsb Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nsb Bank Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Josh Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Waletzko Bartz, Brittany Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Winter, Sharina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Worth.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manly Specialty Care Manly | 11.6 mi | 2026-03-05 | 0201 |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center Albert Lea | 15.8 mi | 2026-05-20 | 0333 |
| St Johns On Fountain Lake Albert Lea | 17.5 mi | 2025-12-03 | 0273 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea Albert Lea | 18.7 mi | 2026-05-13 | 0132 |
| Good Shepherd Health Center Mason City | 20.6 mi | 2026-02-24 | 0202 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |