Nursing homeActive
Lakeside Lutheran Home
301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536712852406055 certified beds · 38 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 21● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
1 action
Last survey
2026-02-26
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 1
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 | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-22 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Standard | 071 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-15 | Standard | 070 | 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.
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 165492-20260226-F605
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-27Record 165492-20260226-F641
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-04Record 165492-20250522-F561
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-04Record 165492-20250522-F580
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-04Record 165492-20250522-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-04Record 165492-20250522-F610
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 2025-06-04Record 165492-20250522-F689
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 2025-02-04Record 165492-20250123-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 165492-20250123-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 165492-20250123-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 165492-20250123-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 165492-20250123-F610
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 165492-20250123-F757
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 165492-20250123-F760
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-14Record 165492-20250123-F851
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 165492-20240215-F578
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 165492-20240215-F580
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 165492-20240215-F656
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 165492-20240215-F690
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 165492-20240215-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 165492-20240215-F760
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 165492-20240215-F909
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 5 days, from 2025-02-19 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.76
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.11
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.80
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover37%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
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 | 1.6% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 21.7% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 6.1% | 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 | 17.5% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 27.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Anderson, Hallie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bodle, Jeri Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Getta, Thomas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jenkins, Katelyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lara, Jesus Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcewen, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weir, Heather Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anderson, Hallie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barber, Joan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barber, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bcg Holdings Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blue Stone Therapy Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burdof, Edwin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Bcg LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ecsi Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Erickson-Welter, Shawn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Evans, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Getta, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoyman, Gregory Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoyman, Steven Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hughes Pharmacy Services Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Iowa Health Care Association Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kinnetz, William Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Merrill, Kathy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morlock, Frederick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sonsken, Larry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sonsken, Larry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Veltri, Frank Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Veltri, Frank Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Visual Edge It Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Winther Stave & Co LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wolf, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 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 Palo Alto.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto County Hospital Emmetsburg | 0.4 mi | 2025-07-17 | 010 |
| Emmetsburg Care Center Emmetsburg | 1.1 mi | 2026-05-11 | 0202 |
| Ruthven Community Care Center Ruthven | 11.0 mi | 2025-10-02 | 040 |
| West Bend Health and Rehabilitation West Bend | 16.2 mi | 2025-05-01 | 0160 |
| Estherville Community Care Center Estherville | 20.8 mi | 2026-06-10 | 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 |