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Total health inspections
7
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Perry Lutheran Home
Nursing Home
Perry Lutheran Home
Nursing Home
Perry Lutheran Homes is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in Perry, Iowa. It offers a full continuum of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitative therapy. The community focuses on personalized, faith-filled care and meaningful connections for residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
70
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.3%
Residents per day (avg)
59
Occupancy rate
76.3%
Residents per day (avg)
59
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
68% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$8.9M
Surplus of revenue
$84.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$8,911,530.00
Surplus of revenue
$84,697.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.2M
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
74%
Occupied Beds
52 of 70
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
October 31, 1999
Additional licensing details
License number:
250186
CMS Certification Number:
165606
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Dallas
Ownership & operating entity
Perry Lutheran Home is administrated by Melissa Gannon.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5154655344
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Long Term Care, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Rehabilitative Therapy, Respite Care, Home Care, Meals on Wheels
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.
23 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:November 24, 2025
24 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
GANNON, MELISSA
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53.6%
58.90
4.3267
1
19
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-3%+1%+1%
Akron Care Center, INC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 510017716
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CITY OF AKRON
CCN:
165595
Occupancy:
98.1%
Home Revenue:
$4,650,730.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,144,112.00
Payroll %:
46.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7098
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 500478733
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
CCN:
165311
Occupancy:
80.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,098,046.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,453,646.00
Payroll %:
59.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
38.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8515
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 513601000
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165528
Occupancy:
66.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,053,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,009,392.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
65.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2922
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 514499701
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
CCN:
165082
Occupancy:
70.4%
Home Revenue:
$2,045,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$969,532.00
Payroll %:
47.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1665
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Perry Lutheran Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 502202148
Bed Count:
79
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GANNON, MELISSA
CCN:
165606
Occupancy:
76.3%
Home Revenue:
$8,623,598.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,619,126.00
Payroll %:
53.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
58.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3267
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
19
Severe Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
107
Total Staff
91
Employees
16
Contractors
22,089
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
7.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 6.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 10.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 6.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
83 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
1.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
0.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.5%
of total hours from contractors
775 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 7,429 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 29 | 0 | 29 | 7,148 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,360 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 1 | 12 | 1,816 | 91 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,724 | 91 | 100% | 10.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 1 | 1 | 312 | 39 | 43% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 286 | 37 | 41% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 260 | 65 | 71% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 41 | 45% | 1.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 42 | 46% | 1.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 12% | 1.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 15% | 1.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 15% | 1.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 18% | 0.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3% | 2.7 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
19
Citations per inspection
2.71
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 19 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
4
4
567% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
4
4
344% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
4 critical citations
4 serious citations
10 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation
Oct 08, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Mar 13, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Mar 13, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Mar 13, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
60
Total Residents
Medicaid
37
(61.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
23
(38.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.1
21% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.3%
19% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
35.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
35.7%
36% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
13% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.0%
22% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.5%
71% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
49.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
49.1%
158% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.2%
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.9%
19% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$16K
66% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
Number of fines
1
41% fewer fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
88% more payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$16K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 21, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 21, 2023
$16K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Nov 21, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Nov 21, 2023
61 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Perry Lutheran Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
76.3%
↓ 3.2pp vs 2023
Net Income
$84,697
↓ ~$1.4M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$5,304,290
↑ ~$264K vs 2023
Profit Margin
1.0%
↓ 16.9pp vs 2023
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