Lakewood Care Center
600 Main Avenue South · Baudette, MN · 56623 · 2186343401
32 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Commonspirit Health Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 26, 2025
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.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 98 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245580 · certified since October 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.