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Northwood Pines
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Northwood Pines

700 10Th Street, North, Northwood, IA 50459-1004 View map
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Overview of Northwood Pines

Every private bath at Northwood Pines has a walk-in shower, which sounds like a minor thing until you consider what stepping over the edge of a bathtub means for someone with the body of an 84-year-old. The Northwood, Iowa, community provides assisted living across 32 beds, with 16 occupied at last count and staffing that runs all 24 hours.

A daily activities schedule, socials and outings, religious services, and a wellness program give residents planned reasons to leave their apartment.

With a walk score of 65, the area is somewhat walkable so certain nearby destinations stay reachable on foot. Susan Nelson serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (641) 324-0061
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 32 Rank #264 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 264th out of 289 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #107 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 107th out of 232 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
18 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #67 / 302Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 67th out of 302 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
65 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #152 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 152nd out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
50% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 31, 2008
ExpirationMarch 29, 2028
CountyWorth
License NumberS0271

Ownership & Operating Entity

Northwood Pines is administered by Susan Nelson.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax6413240062

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Religious ServicesYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Emergency Call System
Private Bath With Walk In Shower
Specific ProgramsDaily Activities Schedule, Socials and Outings, Religious Services, Wellness Program
Religious Services

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (100% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 023.4 This facility has 100% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 212.7 This facility has had 84% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (2 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 84% fewer
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 73
Rank #92 / 289
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 45
Rank #20 / 302
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 232
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #104 / 259
-13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 6
Rank #121 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265
Sunrise Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 73
Rank #104 / 289
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 45
Rank #238 / 302
Studio
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 18
Rank #4 / 232
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #27 / 259
A+25
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #89 / 265
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #256 / 265
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 73
Rank #108 / 289
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 45
Rank #111 / 302
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 232
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #22 / 259
-17
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
Green Hills Retirement Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 73
Rank #168 / 289
Yes
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 45
Rank #249 / 302
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 18
Rank #15 / 232
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #75 / 259
A+14
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #58 / 265
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #225 / 265
Northwood Pines
AL
North Northwood
32
Facility 32
IA AVG 73
Rank #264 / 289
No
65
Facility 65
IA AVG 45
Rank #67 / 302
-
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 18
Rank #107 / 232
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 61.5%
Rank #152 / 259
-2
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 265

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Pines

Is Northwood Pines in a walkable area?

Northwood Pines has a walk score of 65. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Northwood Pines?

According to IA state health department records, Northwood Pines's license number is S0271.

When does Northwood Pines's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Northwood Pines's license expires on March 29, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Northwood Pines?

Northwood Pines's occupancy is 50%.

How long has Northwood Pines been in business?

Northwood Pines has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Northwood Pines?

No, Northwood Pines has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Northwood Pines?

The team at Northwood Pines can be reached at Susan.Nelson@northwoodlrh.org.

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