St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Spencer, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165484) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $90,076 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (712) 262-5931 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.71 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
Yes, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 2 federal fines on record totaling $90,076.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 2003. The facility has 79 certified beds with an average of 72.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a quality measure rating of 3 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.71 per resident per day, with 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $90,076.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded against this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged on this facility's CMS record, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility has not undergone an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of about 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 44.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $90,076.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program according to the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 79 certified beds with an average of 72.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 7, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5 scale; this facility scores 1, 5, and 3 respectively, with an overall of 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7122625931 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7122625931 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165484?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.