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HomeIowaSt Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

1301 Saint Luke Drive, Spencer, IA 513017122625931
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
79
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $90,076

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 79 certified beds with an average of 69.8 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Sep 4, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $90,076 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.01 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.7%

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spencer, Iowa with 79 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
69.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 7, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Clay
Last Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
121.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0943Potential for Harm

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$90,076
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineAug 22, 2024
$8,397
FineSep 4, 2025
$81,679
Payment DenialAug 22, 2024
21 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.51 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.01 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.42 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.7%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHINDLUND, KATIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 22, 2018
HUGHES, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 28, 1992
HUNZIKER, KENNETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 19, 2010
KLEIN, AMANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 20, 2010
MILLS, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 28, 2023
NELSON, KENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2021
STEIN, DEANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 8, 2019
CLAUSEN, JERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2015
HALVERSON, GARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2017
HOYE, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 4, 2023
KADING, DOUGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 4, 2023
KOENECKE, MIKECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 4, 2023
KRUSE, JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 4, 2023
MECHLER, DEBORAHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2015
MILLS, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 28, 2003
NELSON, KENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2021
PINGEL, DEANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2017
SCHMIDT, SANDICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 4, 2023
KRUSE, JANECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2018
MECHLER, DEBORAHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2015
SCHMIDT, SANDICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?▾
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 4, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $90,076 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?▾
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home provides 4.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, 0.63 LPN hours, and 2.51 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.7%.
How many beds does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have?▾
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 79 certified beds with an average of 69.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Spencer, Iowa with an average rating of 1.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Spencer nursing homes page.