The Vinton Lutheran Home

The Vinton Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

The Vinton Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

The Vinton Lutheran Home

Vinton, IA 523491699 View Map

The Vinton Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

The Vinton Lutheran Home is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of The Vinton Lutheran Home
The Vinton Lutheran Home is a senior living community in Vinton, Iowa. It offers a range of services including nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. The community is committed to providing compassionate care and a supportive environment for its residents.
(319) 472-4751

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.05/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 61

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 79.3%
Residents per day (avg) 48
Occupancy rate
79.3%
Residents per day (avg)
48

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$6.0M
Surplus of revenue
$419.7K
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$6,004,744.00
Surplus of revenue
$419,728.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
54.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.2M
Total costs $5.5M
Bed community size
61-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
77%
Occupied Beds
47 of 61
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
February 17, 1977

Additional licensing details

License number: 60733
CMS Certification Number: 165552
Certification type: FALSE
County: Benton

Ownership & operating entity

The Vinton Lutheran Home is administrated by Doug Wood.

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Nursing Facility
Assisted Living
Memory Care

Contact Information

Fax: 3194723070

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Shop
Outdoor Gardens

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Nursing Facility, Vinton Assisted Living, Vinton Duplex Townhomes, Lutheran Living Communities-Vinton Campus Home Health Agency, Vinton Community Center, Vinton Resident, Tenant, & Family Testimonials, Vinton Monthly News

Pricing & Financial Information

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare Long-term care insurance

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.

20 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:January 6, 2026

24 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 510017716
45
No
CITY OF AKRON
98.1%
$4,650,730.00
$2,144,112.00
46.1%
42.00
4/5
4.7098
4/5
5/5
1/5
-
4
-
+15%
+10%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 500478733
46
No
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
59.9%
38.90
4/5
5.8515
3/5
5/5
4/5
-
17
2
-40%
+36%
+7%
The Vinton Lutheran Home
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 523491699
61
No
BUCHTELA, RONDA
79.3%
$5,996,125.00
$3,287,229.00
54.8%
48.10
4/5
5.0490
3/5
5/5
2/5
1
21
2
-42%
+18%
+5%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 513601000
85
No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
42.7%
65.20
1/5
4.2922
1/5
4/5
3/5
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 514499701
46
No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
$2,045,587.00
$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
1/5
5.1665
1/5
4/5
1/5
4
39
4
-33%
+20%
-7%

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

75
Total Staff
60
Employees
15
Contractors
20,707
Total Hours (Quarter)
26
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse59.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse311.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant329.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
53 staff
9.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.9%
of total hours from contractors
805 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3203211,24191100%9.9
Medication Aide/Technician100102,14791100%7.8
Registered Nurse5052,02591100%9.1
RN Director of Nursing3031,2087684%8.5
Dietitian2029356673%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse3036885965%11.4
Nurse Practitioner1015466976%7.9
Administrator1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014846167%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide0222105763%3.6
Speech Language Pathologist0441914752%4
Qualified Social Worker0331834448%4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221385358%2.6
Occupational Therapy Aide101961011%9.6
Physical Therapy Assistant022492224%2.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113033%10
Other Dietary Services Staff1011422%6.8
Medical Director011433%1.3

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
22% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 21
Near Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

3.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations
Complaint investigations 4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
67% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 1
11% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 19

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation Oct 21, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 10, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
47 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (2.1%)
Medicaid 17 (36.2%)
Private Pay/Other 29 (61.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 12.0
17% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 26.5
23% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 27.1%
44% above Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 24.4%
24% above Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.2%
7% above Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.1%
68% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.7%
8% above Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 10.3%
317% above Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 2.9%
25% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 12.5%
34% below Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.9%
5% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.9%
3% above Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 2.8%
44% below Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.4%

16% better than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average

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 $3K
This home paid 93% less in fines than the state average.
Iowa average: $48K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 41% fewer fines than the state average.
Iowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Iowa average: 0.5
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Jan 20, 2023
$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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