Lakewood Care Center
Baudette, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245580) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (218) 634-3401 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakewood Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars, with 3 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Lakewood Care Center reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a 37.0% nursing staff turnover rate and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Lakewood Care Center has no federal fines on record according to CMS, but does have 1 payment denial listed; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lakewood Care Center is a 32-bed, non-profit (church-related) nursing home in Baudette, Minnesota, with an average daily census of 27.7 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has held certification since October 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakewood Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.0%.
On penalties: CMS records no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total). However, CMS does list 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Lakewood Care Center is part of the Commonspirit Health chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. CMS records show no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare before deciding.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakewood Care Center has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, with a 37.0% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00), but 1 payment denial is on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 32 beds with an average daily census of 27.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Commonspirit Health chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Lakewood Care Center scores 4, 3, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2186343401 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2186343401 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245580?state=MN.
Did this facility change ownership recently?
No, CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.