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HomeIowaSt Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

1301 Saint Luke Drive, Spencer, IA 513017122625931WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(3 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
79
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $90,076

How St Luke Lutheran Nursing 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
2/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.71 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.85 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
44.1%
IA average
44.1%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.85 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 22, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer 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
Clay County 65+
3,554
21.6% of county
County Population
16,423
Clay County

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

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
72.5
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
120.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

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
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
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
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 3
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: 3
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: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 25, 2024Corrected: 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 Aide2.50 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.71 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.1%
RN Turnover
21.4%
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 (29)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
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
PINGEL, DEANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2017
KRUSE, JANECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2018
MECHLER, DEBORAHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2015
SCHMIDT, SANDICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2016
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
BCG HOLDINGS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL BCG LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
ECSI INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
GCS TECH INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
THRIFTY DRUG STORES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
WINTHER STAVE & CO LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 17, 2012
HUNZIKER, KENNETHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 2, 2025
JACOBSEN, JENNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NELSON, KENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 2, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Spencer, IACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $90,076
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Spencer, IA2.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $24,706
Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, IA11.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Milford
Milford, IA14.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Community Memorial Health Center
Hartley, IA18.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $44,528
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IA20.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $34,567
Palo Alto County Hospital
Emmetsburg, IA22.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Spencer, IA · Current facility
—2/51/55/5$90,076
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Spencer, IA
2.2 mi2/52/52/5$24,706
Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, IA
11.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Milford
Milford, IA
14.2 mi4/55/53/5None recorded
Community Memorial Health Center
Hartley, IA
18.5 mi3/52/55/5$44,528
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IA
20.6 mi2/52/54/5$34,567
Palo Alto County Hospital
Emmetsburg, IA
22.0 mi4/54/54/5None 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 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 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does St Luke Lutheran Nursing 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). St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $90,076.
What are the staffing levels at St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?▾
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home provides 3.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, 0.36 LPN hours, and 2.50 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.1%.
How many beds does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have?▾
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 79 certified beds with an average of 72.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Spencer. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.