LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
401 PRAIRIE AVENUE NORTHEAST, Staples, MN 56479
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM Compares
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM is a 87-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Staples, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (6.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 87 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (64% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 6.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (75% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM with other nursing homes in Staples.
What keeps LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.9% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 6.0% here versus 23.6% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 87 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Staples
Staples sits in Wadena County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,875 (21.0%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $46,178
- Median home value
- $135,000
Demographics for Wadena County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Staples.
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