Lakewood Care Center
600 Main Avenue South, Baudette, MN 56623
Lakewood Care Center is a nursing home in Baudette, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 634-3401
- Last standard health inspection
- August 26, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 32
- Residents per day, on average
- 28.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Lakewood Health Center
- Chain
- Commonspirit Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (16 vs 23).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.0 to 4.4 hours per resident per day.
8 citations
Health inspection on June 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Payment stopped
October 2, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from October 2, 2024, for 98 days.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
5 citations
Health inspection on September 11, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
62 of 337 Minnesota homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0226. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation K0753. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 24, 2023 from $8,193 to $8,421.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 24, 2023 from $12,605 to $8,193.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/1996
Questions
When was Lakewood Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lakewood Care Center have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since September 11, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lakewood Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Lakewood Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Lakewood Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.