Lutheran Retirement Home
701 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Lutheran Retirement Home Compares
Lutheran Retirement Home is a 42-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Northwood, 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 health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.5%) is below the Iowa average of 4.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 42 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.3% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.5% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (87% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lutheran Retirement Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lutheran Retirement Home with other nursing homes in Northwood.
How is Lutheran Retirement Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Lutheran Retirement Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.3% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Lutheran Retirement Home keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.5% here versus 4.2% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lutheran Retirement Home?
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 Lutheran Retirement Home?
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 Northwood
Northwood sits in Worth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.0% 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+
- 1,555 (21.0%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $60,442
- Median home value
- $107,600
Demographics for Worth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Northwood.
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