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Lakewood Care Center
600 Main Avenue South, Baudette, MN 56623
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.
Lakewood Care Center is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Baudette, Minnesota, certified for 32 beds and caring for about 28 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 62.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 37.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake of Woods Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 62.5 | 62.5 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.0% | 37.0% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 26 Jun 2025, 11 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×16 E ×2 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 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 | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | 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 | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | — | 98 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.0%, RNs —; 0 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 | 25.6% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.9% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.5% | 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, church related. Legal business name: Lakewood Health Center. Chain: Commonspirit Health (18 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonspirit Health | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/1996 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lakewood Care Center been cited for?
20 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 Lakewood Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lakewood Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lakewood Care Center?
It is part of the Commonspirit Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Commonspirit Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lakewood Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Jun 2025.
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.