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Lakeside Generations Health Care Center
439 William Avenue East, Dassel, MN 55325
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Lakeside Generations Health Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Dassel, Minnesota, certified for 55 beds and caring for about 44 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 53.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Meeker Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 8 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.5 | 14.5 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.1% | 60.6% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Jan 2026, 6 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×3 E ×1 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.1%, RNs 57.1%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.8% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.2% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.8% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Augustana Dassel Lakeside Community Home, Llc. Chain: Cassia (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana Care | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2018 |
| Cassia | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Meeker County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cura of Watkins | Watkins | 50 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10.0 | — | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Meeker Manor Rehablitation Center, LLC | Litchfield | 65 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 44.6 | $15K | 20 May 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Meeker County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lakeside Generations Health Care Center been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Lakeside Generations Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lakeside Generations Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lakeside Generations Health Care Center?
It is part of the Cassia chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Augustana Care and Cassia. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lakeside Generations Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.