Lakeside Lutheran Home — Nursing Home in Emmetsburg, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 55 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 34.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165492 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.33 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.80 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Lakeside Lutheran Home had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 26, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 26, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — February 27, 2026
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — February 27, 2026
Lakeside Lutheran Home is a 55-bed nursing home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing levels look stronger than typical for the state, which can help with day-to-day care and supervision. You should ask how the facility has addressed the recent inspection findings related to resident rights, safety and supervision, including measures taken to ensure consistent licensed nursing coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeside Lutheran Home Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Lakeside Lutheran Home is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Lakeside Lutheran Home's CMS star rating?
Lakeside Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Lakeside Lutheran Home?
Lakeside Lutheran Home reports 4.33147 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Lakeside Lutheran Home had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Lakeside Lutheran Home had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Lakeside Lutheran Home have?
Lakeside Lutheran Home has 55 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Palo Alto County Hospital — 4/5 — 0.4 mi
- Emmetsburg Care Center — 2/5 — 1.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.