Lakewood Health System
401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN 56479
Lakewood Health System is a nursing home in Staples, 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 894-1515
- Last standard health inspection
- February 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 87
- Residents per day, on average
- 81.1
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lakewood Health System
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (7 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
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 February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 4, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
Citation K0753. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 17, 2024
CMS lists this as 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 F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
4 citations
Health inspection on November 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0576. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2023.
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 November 20, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ALBRECHT, CHRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2020
- ANDERSON, BRADOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/13/2014
- BAUMAN, ALICIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/09/2022
- BJERGA, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/07/2016
- DOBSON, KATHLEENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2014
- LINDOW, MELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/27/2023
- NEISESS, CORRINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2018
- NEWTON RICE, LYNNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/30/1980
- REYCRAFT, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/28/2022
- ROEDER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/15/2017
- WOLHOWE, CRAIGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/11/1997
Questions
When was Lakewood Health System last inspected?
CMS lists February 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lakewood Health System have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since November 8, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lakewood Health System been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Lakewood Health System?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Lakewood Health System a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.