Lutheran Retirement Home

Lutheran Retirement Home is a nursing care facility located at 701 9th Street North in Northwood, Iowa, within Worth County. The facility operates 42 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit, church-related organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are calculated using three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from state and federal inspections conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating staffing levels and nurse hours per resident day that exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, representing performance on clinical metrics such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health indicators, placing this facility at the national average for that domain. Lutheran Retirement Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. As a non-profit, church-related entity, the facility operates under governance structures typical of mission-driven organizations rather than investor-owned companies. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (641) 324-1712 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance coverage. When considered in the context of national performance data, Lutheran Retirement Home presents a mixed profile across its three CMS rating domains. Its 5-star staffing rating places it among the top-performing facilities in the country on that measure, while its 3-star quality measure rating is consistent with the national average. The 2-star health inspection rating indicates that the facility has had inspection findings that place it below the national norm in that category. With 42 certified beds, the facility is relatively small compared to the national median, which may be relevant context when evaluating staffing ratios and operational characteristics. Northwood is a small community in northern Iowa, and this facility represents one option for skilled nursing care in Worth County.