LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (STAPLES, Minnesota)

401 PRAIRIE AVENUE NORTHEAST, STAPLES, Minnesota 56479

Phone: 2188941515

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

81.1

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Todd

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall5/5

Health4/5

Staffing5/5

Quality4/5

Metric	This Facility	Minnesota Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.80	1.08	-0.28
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	4.68	4.27	+0.41
CMS Staffing Rating	5/5	4.2/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	29.5%	42.1%	-

7 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-02-19	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-19	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	G – Actual Harm
2023-11-08	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.	C – Minimal Harm Potential

7 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-02-19	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-04	Services Deficiencies	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-04	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-04	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08	Egress Deficiencies	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-08	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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