Lutheran Retirement Home
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 8 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a pleasant living environment. While the reviews are uniformly positive, they are somewhat dated and limited in scope, so we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe current daily operations and staff-resident interactions.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“The Lutheran Retirement Home is consistently praised for its cleanliness and the warm, home-like environment it provides for residents. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and attentive nature of the staff, noting that the facility maintains a high standard of hygiene compared to other nursing homes.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, odor-free environment
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Warm, home-like atmosphere
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on maintaining a clean and odor-free environment, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure these high standards are consistently met?
- 2With a 5-star staffing rating, how do you leverage your current team to ensure residents receive personalized attention throughout the day?
- 3I noticed there have been some recent state-level compliance reports; could you walk me through the steps the facility is taking to address those specific areas and improve your health inspection outcomes?
- 4Since the home-like atmosphere is a highlight for many families, what kind of daily social activities or community events are currently being organized to keep residents engaged?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care and communicating with family members during off-hours?
- 6With a capacity of 42 residents, how do you foster a sense of individual community and connection among the residents in such an intimate setting?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Clean and doesn't smell the way many homes do. Great job”
“Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. As close to being in your own loving home as it gets.”
“Excellent staff, great care”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
12
measures
5
measures
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families filed complaints that triggered deficiencies related to abuse reporting and resident safety, indicating serious concerns about protection from harm and accident prevention. The facility has recurring issues with fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and resident rights that span multiple surveys, though all violations have been corrected. Consider visiting to assess current conditions given the pattern of safety-related deficiencies.
Feb 26, 2026Routine8
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Jan 30, 2025Routine6
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Aug 19, 2024Complaint4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Mar 14, 2024Routine10
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Nov 20, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 19, 2024
$24,922
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Mar 23, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Feb 26, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Oct 22, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Feb 4, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 30, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Oct 9, 2024OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Aug 19, 2024OtherClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 2
Mar 14, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lutheran Retirement Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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