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Lakeside Generations Health Care Center

Dassel, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245533) · 55 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.15★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 275-3308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center reports 4.027 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21484 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

CMS records show no federal fines on record for Lakeside Generations Health Care Center, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Lakeside Generations … Lakeside Generations …: 4★ 4★ MN average MN average: 3.15★ 3.15★ Cassia chain avg Cassia chain avg: 4.4★ 4.4★

About this facility

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center is a 55-bed nursing home in Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota, that on average serves 43.9 residents. The facility is operated as a Non profit - Corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, and has held that certification since January 24, 1989.

According to CMS Care Compare, Lakeside Generations holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures.

CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.027 hours per resident per day, including 1.21484 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.1%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the supplied data.

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center is part of the Cassia chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator presently in place.

This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection details and updates.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

CMS reports 4.027 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.21484 RN hours per resident per day, with a 53.1% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 4 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS lists no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 55 beds and averages 43.9 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is operated as a Non profit - Corporation and is part of the Cassia chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since January 24, 1989.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS assigns separate star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars in each of these categories.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3202753308 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3202753308 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245533?state=MN.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.