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Lutheran Retirement Home
Nursing home Northwood, IA
701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459 · (641) 324-1712
Overall rating 3
Health inspections 2
Staffing 5
Quality of resident care 4
Certified beds42
Residents on an average day34
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Medicare-certified sinceMay 1, 2003
Ratings compared with Iowa and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 2 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 5 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 4 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Iowa and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.57 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.10 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 41.9% | 44% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 28.6% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $24,922
- Payment denials: 0
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Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).