Nursing HomeMedicaid

Faith Lutheran Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

914 Davidson Drive, Osage, IA 50461|50 beds|Licensed & active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

5.0/5

based on 1 Google review

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Staff turnover reported at 56%

No Medicare penalties on record · 2 findings in latest survey

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Faith Lutheran Home has a strong overall Medicare rating. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.68hrs

91%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.06hrs

99%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

56%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility27.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

27.8%

13.9%

17.1%

Mitchell

14.5%

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility31.6%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

31.6%

19.5%

20.8%

Mitchell

38.3%

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

13.5%

5.2%

4.6%

Mitchell

4.1%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.3%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

4.3%

12.8%

4.2%

Mitchell

2.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility21.9%

Worse than Avg

Here

21.9%

14.1%

16.6%

Mitchell

19.5%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility22.2%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

22.2%

15.4%

19.5%

Mitchell

23.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility45.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

45.5%

79.8%

73.3%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.1%

Better than Avg

Here

97.1%

82.0%

84.0%

Mitchell

86.1%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.1%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

7findings in history

Latest survey: 2 · well below IA avg (6.2)

Faith Lutheran Home shows a pattern of building safety and food service issues across two surveys, with the most recurring problems in fire safety systems and nutrition/dietary operations. All deficiencies have been corrected by the facility or granted waivers, indicating responsive management to regulatory concerns. Families should inquire about recent improvements in these areas during visits.

Jul 16, 2025Routine4 findings

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

May 16, 2024Routine3 findings

0351Potential for harm · Pattern

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

13deficiencies

Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies reported

None