Lakewood Health System
401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN 56479 · (218) 894-1515
Non profit - Corporation · 87 certified beds
Lakewood Health System has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 2 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 19, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.February 19, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 19, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 17, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.November 8, 2023 · F0607 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.41 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.06 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 87 |
| Average residents per day | 82 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Lakewood Health System on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.