Lakewood Health System

Lakewood Health System

Staples, Minnesota

Address

401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN, 56479

Phone

+1 218-894-1515

8.5 /10

Lakewood Health System Quality & Safety Report

Excellent

Inspections: 4★ (50%) Staffing: 5★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5

CMS data as of March 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

2 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
2 below national median

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.62 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.98 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.53 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.80 hrs
Physical therapy
0.04 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 5 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Lakewood Health System 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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  • Health inspection
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
Capacity
87 certified beds · ~81 avg residents/day (93% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Lakewood Health System is an 87-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Staples, Minnesota. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including a 5-star rating for staffing and 4-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. Training and professional care are provided within a corporate-owned setting.

Location

401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN, 56479, Staples, MN

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lakewood Health System?
Lakewood Health System has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How did Lakewood Health System score on health inspections?
Lakewood Health System received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Lakewood Health System?
Lakewood Health System has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Lakewood Health System have?
Lakewood Health System has 87 certified beds.
Does Lakewood Health System accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Lakewood Health System accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Lakewood Health System located?
Lakewood Health System is located at 401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN, 56479, Staples, Minnesota.
How can I contact Lakewood Health System?
You can reach Lakewood Health System by phone at +1 218-894-1515.

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About this data

How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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