Northwood, IA 50459
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165485 · 42 beds
Lutheran Retirement Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Northwood, IA (CMS Certification Number 165485). CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 13 health deficiencies, including 3 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is February 26, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $25K across 1 fine. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 13 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | February 26, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 4 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $25K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.10 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 4.57 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Ownership type: Non profit - Church related
This owner operates 2 facilities in the current extract.