Lutheran Retirement Home is a 3-star (average) rated 42-bed nursing home in Northwood, Iowa. It has 4 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

lutheran retirement home

701 9th Street North · Northwood, IA 50459
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.87
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.53
RN Turnover
14.3%
Total Staff Turnover
27.9%
Facility Info
Beds
42
Avg. Residents/Day
33
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
4
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$24,922
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2024 Fine $24,922

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Lutheran Retirement Home?
Lutheran Retirement Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Lutheran Retirement Home been fined or penalized?
Yes, Lutheran Retirement Home has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $24,922.
How many deficiencies does Lutheran Retirement Home have?
Lutheran Retirement Home has 4 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Lutheran Retirement Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Lutheran Retirement Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Lutheran Retirement Home compare to other nursing homes in Northwood?
Visit our Northwood, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Lutheran Retirement Home ranks against other facilities in the area.