St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Spencer, IA
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St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Spencer, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

Owned by St Luke Homes, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is a facility that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. The 79-bed home is well integrated into its neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 81, so most errands and services are within walking distance. Its occupancy rate of 86% shows that there is strong community trust in the setting.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families flexibility in their coverage arrangements. Residents stay an average of 182 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term nursing care.

Clinically, the home offers structured rehabilitation services and nursing care. It’s a practical choice for residents recovering from surgery or hospitalization. Total nurse staffing averages roughly 4 hours and 54 minutes per resident each day, with registered nurses available 54 minutes per day per resident, nursing aides providing 2 hours and 28 minutes of hands-on care, and licensed practical nurses contributing an additional 30 minutes.

Dining is traditional in the facility. There are continental and hot breakfast choices alongside lunch and dinner served in the main dining room. Residents have a variety and opportunity for structured meals.

State inspections identified areas where the home has worked to improve procedures, including response times to resident requests and the integrity of care protocols. A re-inspection in fall 2025 documented that prior concerns had been corrected. The facility has been operating in substantial compliance.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 34.7% Below IA avg. ▼ 34.7% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.9% Below IA avg. ▼ 64.9% Below IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 40.9% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.9% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 22.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 22.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #45 / 234Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 234 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 234 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 45th out of 234 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 54m

14% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
54m
+22% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
30m
−11% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 28m
−3% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 34m
+7% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m
−22% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
40m
+32% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
182 days
Bed community size
79-bed community Rank #117 / 404Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 404 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #45 / 505Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 505 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #83 / 377Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 377 homes in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 377. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
68 / 79
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 7, 1967
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
CountyClay
License Number210409
CMS Certification Number165484
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is administered by Ken Nelson.

Owner NameRiverview Terrace(Alp) | S0040

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax7122624743

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 52 deficiencies 21 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (93% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5227 This facility has 93% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (52 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 93% worse

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. 2115 This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Iowa average (21 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 5

State average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
25 Rank #159 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 232 homes in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 21.7

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #157 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 232 homes in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 25 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
2
233% worse than State average

State average: 0.6


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

2 critical citations State average: 0.6

0 serious citations State average: 0.9

23 moderate citations State average: 19.7

0 minor citations State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 97
Employees 87
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.43 : 1
30% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 8.1 hours
9% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,337

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 12 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 13 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 47 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 47
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

2.6%

751 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Dental Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4704715,65492100%8.3
Registered Nurse120124,21092100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse130133,22492100%9.1
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,1507986%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,0416368%8.2
Dietitian1014886470%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker1014726166%7.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014716166%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014545863%7.8
Administrator1013615661%6.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0112066470%3.2
Speech Language Pathologist0222024852%4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221664953%3.3
Dental Services Staff011762022%3.8
Medication Aide/Technician3036255%8.8
Occupational Therapy Aide011461213%3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011371112%3.4
Medical Director011131314%1
Qualified Social Worker01161314%0.5
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 86%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Administrator
% of Days 61%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 52%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 53%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 22%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 5%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 13%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 14%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025

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 $134K Rank #216 / 239Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th out of 239 homes in Iowa for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 239 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
179% higher than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 2
18% more fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
88% more payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $134K
Iowa average $48K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 4, 2025
$126K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 22, 2024
$8K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Aug 22, 2024
21 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.7
14% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.6
9% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.0%
12% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.2%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.4%
34% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8%
49% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.6%
84% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.2%
104% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
70% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.8%
33% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
5% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.8%
5% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.54
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.66
21% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.3%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
23% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 58.3%
20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.1%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 3.7%
72% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.2%
49% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 28.2%
47% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 55.3%
9% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 68
Medicare
2
2.9% of residents
Medicaid
31
45.6% of residents
Private pay or other
35
51.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.9M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$572.2K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.9M Rank #108 / 238Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 238 homes in Iowa for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$572.2K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$54.8K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #80 / 238Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 238 homes in Iowa for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.8M 69.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #44 / 238Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 238 homes in Iowa for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Iowa average. Well-run Iowa facilities typically land around 61–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (63% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

Admissions
128 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 63%
Private pay 22%
Medicaid 16%
Discharges
124 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 60%
Private pay 28%
Medicaid 12%

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91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #41 / 377
+42%
6.17
Facility 6.17
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #3 / 234
+5%+44%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #44 / 232
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #19 / 232
166-
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 47
Rank #202 / 505
Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc
$14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #11 / 238
$11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #7 / 238
81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #112 / 238
165081
Prairie Vista Village
NH
AL
IL
SNF
South Altoona
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 72
Rank #170 / 404
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #254 / 377
-23%
4.71
Facility 4.71
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #58 / 234
-20%+10%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #17 / 232
1.3
Facility 1.3
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #8 / 232
-34A
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 47
Rank #372 / 505
John Freeman
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #60 / 238
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #69 / 238
40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #168 / 238
165610
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Spencer
79
Facility 79
IA AVG 72
Rank #117 / 404
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
IA AVG 64.7
Rank #83 / 377
+33%
4.90
Facility 4.90
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #45 / 234
+6%+14%
$90.1k
Facility $90.1k
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #216 / 239
25
Facility 25
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #159 / 232
5.0
Facility 5.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #157 / 232
268-
81
Facility 81
IA AVG 47
Rank #45 / 505
St Luke Homes & Services Inc
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $7.0M
Rank #108 / 238
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $3.1M
Rank #80 / 238
69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 46.3%
Rank #44 / 238
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

Who is the owner of St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is legally operated by Riverview Terrace(ALP) | S0040, and administered by Ken Nelson.

Is St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home in a walkable area?

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?

According to IA state health department records, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home's license number is 210409.

When does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home's occupancy is 86%.

Are pets allowed at St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?

No, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?

The team at St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home can be reached at ken.nelson@stlukelh.com.

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