Nursing homes in Northwood, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Northwood, part of the Worth area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Northwood, located in Worth County, currently houses one licensed nursing facility serving the 50459 ZIP code area. According to official CMS Care Compare data, the local facility maintains an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Lutheran Retirement Home, operated by LUTHERAN RETIREMENT HOME INC., represents the sole care provider in this Iowa community, reflecting the regional healthcare standard within the current federal five-star rating system.
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avg 3★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Northwood
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Northwood
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Lutheran Retirement Home at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Northwood
| Lutheran Retirement Home LUTHERAN RETIREMENT HOME INC. · Small · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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