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Lakewood Health System
401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN 56479 (opens Google Maps) · Todd County · (218) 894-1515· 87 certified beds · avg 82 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1987 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Feb 19, 2026
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Jul 17, 2024
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.99
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jul 17, 2024 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Jul 17, 2024 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jul 5, 2024 (Past Non-Compliance)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 8 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. F-0554
The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. F-0677
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint F-0684
View all 8 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately. · F-0576 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · F-0585 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint · F-0607 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0695 |
Inspection trend by year
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityMinnesota averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.99
Minnesota average: 4.83
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.93
Minnesota average: 1.22
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.39
Minnesota average: 4.27
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.99 | 4.83 | 3.95 | top 40% in Minnesota; top 13% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.93 | 1.22 | 0.69 | bottom 26% in Minnesota; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.39 | 4.27 | 3.50 | top 41% in Minnesota; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.43 | 0.69 | 0.48 | bottom 25% in Minnesota; top 43% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 34.3 | 42.2 | 45.8 | top 33% in Minnesota; top 22% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 36.8 | 38.6 | 42.9 | bottom 48% in Minnesota; top 41% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.41, RN 0.82, weekend 3.88.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.41 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albrecht, Christine | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| Anderson, Brad | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/13/2014 |
| Bauman, Alicia | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/09/2022 |
| Bjerga, Judith | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2007 |
| Bjerga, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2016 |
| Bjerga, Lisa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2016 |
| Brichacek, Amy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| Cichos, Jef | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| Daniels, Melissa | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2016 |
| Dobson, Kathleen | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2014 |
| Grove, Sara | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2014 |
| Haehnel, Billy | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2015 |
| Hansen, Lana | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| Hoemberg, Beverly | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| Jordahl, Stephanie | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Krause, Norman | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| Kray, Ryan | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| Leveille, Lindsay | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| Lindow, Melissa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2023 |
| McIlravy, Curtis | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
Showing 20 of 36 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 16 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How can my family member make private phone or video calls, and can we see where?"
- "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
- "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
- "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 34% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 36 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Lodge | 15.8 mi | Wadena, MN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Central Todd County Care Center | 19.8 mi | Clarissa, MN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Todd, MN — 3 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Cura of Long Prairie — Long Prairie, MN · overall 4/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245420.