The Vinton Lutheran Home

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Vinton, IA

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1301 Second Avenue, Vinton, Ia 523491699 View map

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The Vinton Lutheran Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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The Vinton Lutheran Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Vinton Lutheran Home

The Vinton Lutheran Home runs a 61-bed senior living facility in Vinton, Iowa, operated by Ronda Buchtela. The campus has been serving the area for 49 years, holding an occupancy rate of around 77 percent while coordinating billing through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Because the community integrates independent living, assisted living, and memory care, residents can easily transition to higher levels of support if their daily needs evolve.

A total of 5 hours and 3 minutes of direct nursing care is dedicated to each resident every day by the on-site staff. That daily coverage includes 37 minutes from registered nurses, 37 minutes from nurse aides, and 27 minutes from licensed practical nurses who coordinate respite care, short-term rehab, and standard therapies.

For daily life, the campus operates an independent home health agency and features an on-site beauty shop alongside outdoor gardens. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 53 out of 100, indicating that while you can handle a few nearby errands on foot, a car will still be helpful for most trips.

Prospective residents can reach out to the admissions office to check on current apartment availability, learn about the home health agency services, or set up a time to see the gardens. The administrative staff can also help explain how insurance policies or state aid programs fit into the monthly billing structure.

Facility Direct Line (319) 472-4751

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 3m per day

vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +27% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	37m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	27m per day	▼ 21% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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.	3h 13m per day	▲ 27% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 31m per day	▲ 5% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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 per day	▼ 12% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	23m per day	▼ 24% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

1,041 days

61-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

49 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 53 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

77%

Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

47 / 61

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceFebruary 17, 1977

CountyBenton

License Number60733

CMS Certification Number165552

Certification TypeFALSE

The Vinton Lutheran Home is administered by Doug Wood.

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Nursing Facility

Email d.wood@lhaa-e.org

Fax3194723070

Pets not allowed

Beauty Shop

Outdoor Gardens

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 49 deficiencies 20 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection January 6, 2026

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	49	27	This facility has 81% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (49 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 81% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	8.2	4.5	This facility has 82% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (8.2 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 82% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.5	1.8	This facility has 39% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.5 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 39% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	20	15	This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Iowa average (20 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

November 13, 2025 follow-up survey verified all prior deficiencies were corrected and the facility was in substantial compliance as of October 22, 2025.
October 21, 2025 complaint investigation found immediate jeopardy due to improper use of a full body mechanical lift causing a resident fall with serious head injury.
January 6, 2026 complaint investigation cited failure to update a resident’s care plan after multiple falls, resulting in a re-fracture of the resident’s pelvis.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 6

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

3.5

State average N/A

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

17 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

19 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

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

Total staff 81

Employees 64

Contractors 17

Staff to resident ratio 1.72 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 27

Average shift 8.7 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 21,546

Nursing staff breakdown

9.2 hours

9 hours

10.1 hours

Contractor staffing

925 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	31	0	31	11,768	92	100%	10.1
Medication Aide/Technician	12	0	12	2,475	92	100%	7.7
Registered Nurse	7	0	7	2,322	92	100%	9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	1,014	79	86%	9
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	982	64	70%	8.4
Dietitian	2	0	2	620	69	75%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	475	62	67%	7.7
Administrator	1	0	1	450	57	62%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	427	54	59%	7.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	257	64	70%	4
Qualified Social Worker	0	6	6	232	53	58%	3.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	224	50	54%	4.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	5	5	130	35	38%	3.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	89	10	11%	8.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	48	19	21%	2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	30	3	3%	10
Medical Director	0	1	1	4	3	3%	1.3

31 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

12 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

7 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 86%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 70%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 75%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 67%

1 Administrator

% of Days 62%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 59%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 70%

6 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 58%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 54%

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 38%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 11%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 21%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $3K

93% lower than State average

State average: $48K

Number of fines 1

41% fewer fines than State average

State average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $3K

State average $48K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 12.0

17% worse than State average

State average: 10.2

Functional decline score 26.5

23% worse than State average

State average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Below average State avg: 3.3

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 27.1%

44% worse than State average

State average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 24.4%

24% worse than State average

State average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.2%

7% worse than State average

State average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 1.1%

68% better than State average

State average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.7%

8% worse than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 10.3%

317% worse than State average

State average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.8%

44% better than State average

State average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 2.9%

25% better than State average

State average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 12.5%

34% better than State average

State average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.9%

5% better than State average

State average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 97.9%

In line with State average

State average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.90

28% worse than State average

State average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.80

14% better than State average

State average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.4%

16% better than State average

State average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.8%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

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

Total residents 47

Medicare

2.1% of residents

Medicaid

36.2% of residents

Private pay or other

61.7% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Vinton Lutheran Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 08/2024.

Occupancy Rate 79.3% ↑ 10.7pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income $520.1K ↑ ~$749.6K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $3.7M ↑ ~$469.9K vs 2023

Operating Margin 9.0% ↑ 13.9pp vs 2023

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	91.1%	97.6%	96.0%	96.2%	96.8%	97.5%	97.7%	94.9%	92.6%	78.6%	76.2%	68.6%	79.3%
Beds	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61	61
Net Income	$74,357	$164,732	$28,293	$47,440	$68,020	$4,336	$12,899	-$129,090	$24,366	$347,915	-$126,029	-$280,855	$419,728
Gross Revenue	$3,852,691	$4,324,358	$4,195,524	$4,510,351	$4,632,584	$4,958,348	$5,175,198	$5,422,825	$5,499,206	$4,913,798	$5,053,102	$4,870,303	$5,996,125
Operating Expenses	$3,536,316	$3,871,194	$4,021,671	$4,251,734	$4,335,134	$4,654,956	$4,818,835	$4,951,110	$4,729,855	$4,821,818	$4,831,131	$4,849,752	$5,291,728
Net Patient Income	$62,811	$153,103	$18,918	$31,193	$55,233	-$2,840	$6,130	-$97,060	$77,910	-$196,544	-$79,254	-$229,497	$520,070
Net Patient Revenue	$3,599,127	$4,024,297	$4,040,589	$4,282,927	$4,390,367	$4,652,116	$4,824,965	$4,854,050	$4,807,765	$4,625,274	$4,751,877	$4,620,255	$5,811,798
Payroll Costs	$2,284,931	$2,511,354	$2,646,142	$2,765,817	$2,838,888	$2,961,480	$3,220,522	$3,314,747	$3,171,783	$3,159,445	$3,209,534	$3,189,491	$3,659,390
Operating Margin %	1.8%	3.8%	0.5%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.1%	0.1%	-2.0%	1.6%	-4.3%	-1.7%	-5.0%	9.0%
Medicare %	3.6%	5.1%	2.5%	3.6%	3.9%	4.8%	4.2%	5.4%	3.6%	4.3%	5.2%	4.6%	2.6%
Medicaid %	57.7%	52.2%	46.9%	49.9%	52.6%	46.9%	46.3%	45.3%	43.6%	43.8%	34.2%	30.7%	28.3%
Private %	38.7%	42.7%	50.5%	46.5%	43.5%	48.3%	49.5%	49.3%	52.7%	51.9%	60.6%	64.6%	69.0%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$177	$185	$189	$200	$203	$214	$222	$230	$233	$264	$280	$302	$328
Cost/Day	$174	$178	$188	$199	$201	$214	$221	$234	$229	$275	$285	$318	$299
Avg Length of Stay	242.0 days	244.2 days	182.6 days	437.1 days	386.0 days	361.9 days	506.0 days	431.1 days	795.2 days	416.8 days	394.5 days	462.9 days	1,041.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 08/2024.

Net patient revenue

$5.8M

Net patient income

$520.1K

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$5.8M

Net patient income

$520.1K

Other income

$8.6K

Payroll costs

$3.7M 63% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.6M

Total costs

$5.3M

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 years.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 38%

Private pay 50%

Medicaid 12%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 24%

Private pay 41%

Medicaid 35%

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


Bethany Home Retirement Center	NH IL MC SNF	Dubuque (Eagle Point District)	-	66	-	69	1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Prairie Vista Village	NH AL IL SNF	South Altoona	-	68	A	29	-
St Francis Manor	NH AL HOS SNF	Grinnell	-	78	-	82	-
The Vinton Lutheran Home	NH AL HC MC SNF	Vinton	-	61	-	53	-

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Is The Vinton Lutheran Home in a walkable area?

The Vinton Lutheran Home has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Vinton Lutheran Home?

According to IA state health department records, The Vinton Lutheran Home's license number is 60733.

What is the occupancy rate at The Vinton Lutheran Home?

The Vinton Lutheran Home's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at The Vinton Lutheran Home?

No, The Vinton Lutheran Home has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Vinton Lutheran Home?

The team at The Vinton Lutheran Home can be reached at d.wood@lhaa-e.org.

Does The Vinton Lutheran Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Vinton Lutheran Home is registered as a non-profit in IA.

Who is the administrator of The Vinton Lutheran Home?

Doug Wood is the administrator of The Vinton Lutheran Home.

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The Vinton Lutheran Home

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

31 Certified Nursing Assistant

12 Medication Aide/Technician

7 Registered Nurse

6 Licensed Practical Nurse

2 RN Director of Nursing

2 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Speech Language Pathologist

6 Qualified Social Worker

2 Physical Therapy Aide

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

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Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

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Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

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Mix of rehab and long-term care

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