Perry Lutheran Home
Perry, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165606) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,351 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 465-5342 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Perry Lutheran Home has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Perry Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
Perry Lutheran Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,351.00, plus 1 payment denial recorded by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Perry Lutheran Home is a non-profit nursing home in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 2012. The facility is certified for 70 beds and had an average of 51.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns Perry Lutheran Home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measures rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,351.00 assessed against this facility, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this facility. There is no chain information reported, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and current ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided and should be verified for the most current status.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Perry Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and 49.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $16,351.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Perry Lutheran Home is certified for 70 beds and had an average of 51.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 1, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 5154655342 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5154655342 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165606?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.