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Lakewood Care Center

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

600 Main Avenue South, Baudette, MN 5662332 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 1 Google review

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What this means for your family

Choosing Lakewood 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
0.75hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.41hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.7%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.5%
Better than Avg
Here
3.5%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%

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

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.5%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Better than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.5%
Better than Avg
Here
18.5%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
4.9%
MN
5.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
83.8%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (8.0)
2 complaint-triggered
$8,421 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering inspections, including serious concerns about accident hazards that recurred from 2023 to 2024, and issues with physical restraints and abuse response. The facility shows persistent problems with resident assessment and care planning, safety and fire prevention measures, and infection control across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of safety issues and complaint-driven investigations warrant careful consideration during visits.

Jun 26, 2025Routine
12
0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0805Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Nov 20, 2024Complaint
1
0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Sep 11, 2024Routine
8
0226Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

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.

0753Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Sep 11, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 2, 2023Routine
10
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Sep 11, 2024

98-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lakewood Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Commonspirit Health

Chain Size

19 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 6 of 19

Ownership & Management

Owners

Commonspirit Health

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Schmidt, BrentW-2 Managing EmployeeStampohar, JeffryW-2 Managing EmployeeAustad, JamesOfficer / DirectorBurton, BruceOfficer / DirectorEbner, BerniceOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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