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HomeIowaFaith Lutheran Home

Faith Lutheran Home

914 Davidson Drive, Osage, IA 504616417325511WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(35 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
50
certified

How Faith Lutheran Home Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.06 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.68 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
56.1%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 56.1%, higher than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 16, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Mitchell County 65+
2,245
21.3% of county
County Population
10,537
Mitchell County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Faith Lutheran Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Osage, Iowa with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
40.3
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mitchell
Last Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
9.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (2)

F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.48 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.06 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
56.1%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FAITH LUTHERAN HOME5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 3, 2017
HALBACH, SCOTTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 24, 2021
BLAKE, BONNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 23, 2021
BODTKE, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
FARMER, KELCICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
KLEMESRUD, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
MOODY, JIMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
PENNEY, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
STEWARD, HENRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
TABBERT, DALECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
TROGE, LEANNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
WALK, VIOLETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
MOODY, JIMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
TABBERT, DALECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
TROGE, LEANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Faith Lutheran Home and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Faith Lutheran Home
Osage, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Osage Rehab and Health Care Center
Osage, IA2,112 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,433
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar
Saint Ansgar, IA8.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Stacyville Community Nursing Home
Stacyville, IA10.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $21,986
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
Riceville, IA13.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Nora Springs Care Center
Nora Springs, IA13.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Chautauqua Guest Home #3
Charles City, IA16.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Faith Lutheran Home
Osage, IA · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Osage Rehab and Health Care Center
Osage, IA
2,112 ft1/51/52/5$14,433
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar
Saint Ansgar, IA
8.7 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Stacyville Community Nursing Home
Stacyville, IA
10.8 mi3/52/55/5$21,986
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
Riceville, IA
13.9 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Nora Springs Care Center
Nora Springs, IA
13.9 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Chautauqua Guest Home #3
Charles City, IA
16.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Faith Lutheran Home?▾
Faith Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Faith Lutheran Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Faith Lutheran Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Faith Lutheran Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Faith Lutheran Home had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 16, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Faith Lutheran Home?▾
Faith Lutheran Home provides 4.06 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 0.89 LPN hours, and 2.48 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 56.1%.
How many beds does Faith Lutheran Home have?▾
Faith Lutheran Home has 50 certified beds with an average of 40.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Faith Lutheran Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Osage. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Faith Lutheran Home?▾
On Google Maps, Faith Lutheran Home has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 35 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.