Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice
Staples, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247124)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 894-8080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Minnesota state average of 3, but its patient survey rating is 4 stars. This means patient experience feedback is more positive than the overall quality score suggests.
Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Staples, Minnesota.
Yes, Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 247124, certified since December 28, 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Staples, Minnesota, certified since December 28, 1982. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care. The agency reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Staples office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also shows that 92.95% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 81.95% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the same CMS Care Compare dataset used for the star ratings.
Families considering this agency should note the distinction between the overall quality star rating, which is below the state average, and the patient survey star rating, which is higher. Both figures come from CMS Care Compare and reflect the most recent published data vintage available at the time of this listing. As with any Medicare-certified agency, prospective clients can verify current ratings and additional details directly on the CMS Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 247124), certified since December 28, 1982, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can verify current ratings and details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/247124?state=MN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Staples, Minnesota.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, timely care rates, and specific service availability by calling (218) 894-8080 and reviewing details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (218) 894-8080 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice at (218) 894-8080 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (218) 894-8080 for details on the types of care they provide.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/28/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.