Lakewood Health System
Staples, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245420) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 894-1515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lakewood Health System reports total nurse staffing of about 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
Lakewood Health System has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Lakewood Health System is a non-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located in Staples, Todd County, Minnesota. It has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since February 1987, and currently maintains 87 certified beds with an average of 82 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakewood Health System holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.41 per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data is provided in the CMS record for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is limited to the summary data fields provided by CMS. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare snapshot available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakewood Health System has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 34.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
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 has 87 certified beds with an average of 82 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided in the CMS record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2188941515 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 2188941515 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245420?state=MN.
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.