Lakewood Health System 1
Nursing Home Facility
401 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN 56479
Lakewood Health System 1 is a senior care community located in Staples, MN. It provides nursing home care, in-home care, and senior living for older adults in the Staples area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (218) 894-1515.
Lakewood Health System 1 is licensed for 87 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Todd County average about 76 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 34%.
The community is located in Todd County, MN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 8 problems at Lakewood Health System 1. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Lakewood Health System 1 offers nursing home care, in-home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 87
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 34%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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