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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Lakewood Care Center

600 Main Avenue South, Baudette, MN 56623

Lakewood Care Center, a 32-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Baudette, MN, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #141 of 336 rated homes in MN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#141 of 336
In-state rank among rated MN homes
4.41
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
20
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Lakewood Care Center, a 32-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Baudette, MN, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #141 of 336 rated homes in MN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#141 of 336
In-state rank among rated MN homes
4.41
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
20
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 338 MN nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Church related. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
245580
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
32
Residents
28
In Hospital
Yes
County
Lake Of Woods
Last Inspection
Jun 26, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.41 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.89 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.72
CNA Hours
2.79
Total Nursing Hours
4.41 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
37.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Lakewood Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Lakewood Care Center ranks #141 of 336 rated nursing homes in MN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Lakewood Care Center operates 32 certified beds in Baudette, MN with approximately 28 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 20 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.41 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.89 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Lakewood Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 37.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (20 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0805

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 26, 2025 Tag: 0801

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2024 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2024 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2024 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 11, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2023 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2023 Tag: 0699

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2023 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2023 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 25.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 19.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 19.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 92.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 78.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

Date Type Amount
Sep 11, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Lakewood Care Center, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Lakewood Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MN registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MN registry
  • Peer homes near 32 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MN. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lakewood Care Center?
Lakewood Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Lakewood Care Center rank among nursing homes in MN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Lakewood Care Center ranks 141st among 336 rated nursing homes in MN (#141 of 336). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Lakewood Care Center?
Lakewood Care Center reports 4.41 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.89 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 37.0%.
How many beds does Lakewood Care Center have?
Lakewood Care Center has 32 certified beds with approximately 28 residents. The facility is located at 600 Main Avenue South, Baudette, MN 56623.
Does Lakewood Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Lakewood Care Center has 20 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Lakewood Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Lakewood Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Lakewood Care Center?
Lakewood Care Center is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Lakewood Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Lakewood Care Center was on Jun 26, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Lakewood Care Center?
Lakewood Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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