Lakeside Lutheran Home
301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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How Lakeside Lutheran Home Compares
Lakeside Lutheran Home is a 55-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 55 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Emmetsburg, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (48% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (62% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lakeside Lutheran Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lakeside Lutheran Home with other nursing homes in Emmetsburg.
How is Lakeside Lutheran Home addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Lakeside Lutheran Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Lakeside Lutheran Home keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Lakeside Lutheran Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 55 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lakeside Lutheran Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Lakeside Lutheran Home's rating advantage in Emmetsburg?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg sits in Palo Alto County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,948 (21.8%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $56,437
- Median home value
- $107,300
Demographics for Palo Alto County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Emmetsburg.
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