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Lakeside Generations Health Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

439 William Avenue East, Dassel, MN 5532554 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.5/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Lakeside Generations Health Care Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.07hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.61hrs
88%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
52%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

15

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Better than Avg
Here
2.8%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.9%
Better than Avg
Here
13.9%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.2%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.2%
Better than Avg
Here
97.2%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.2%
Better than Avg
Here
96.2%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.0)
2 complaint-triggered

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center has 21 deficiencies across multiple surveys, with one complaint-triggered issue regarding treatment and care quality. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems and electrical maintenance appearing across all three surveys. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the recurring pattern of safety violations suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Feb 12, 2026Complaint
1
0760Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Jan 8, 2026Routine
4
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Dec 6, 2024Routine
8
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Dec 6, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Feb 28, 2024Routine
8
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0757Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Cassia

Chain Size

16 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.6/5 · Rank 11 of 16 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Augustana Care

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Wolters, BrianneW-2 Managing EmployeeEllingson, ErikOfficer / DirectorNye, GeraldOfficer / DirectorParks, CharlesOfficer / DirectorRamsdale, ScottOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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