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The Vinton Lutheran Home

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1301 Second Avenue South, Vinton, IA 52349|61 beds|Licensed & Active

2/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.8/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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2/ 10

low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Low overall rating (2/5 stars)

Below average in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The staff at Vinton Lutheran Home appears to be their greatest asset, providing a level of care that transforms the facility into a true home. Because the available reviews lack detail on clinical care or dining, families should personally verify the quality of medical management and meal variety during a visit.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.62hrs

83%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.28hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

33%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

29%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating

3/ 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 Facility26.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

26.0%

14.4%

17.6%

Benton

16.1%

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.9%

Better than Avg

Here

7.9%

15.5%

19.4%

Benton

11.0%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.8%

Better than Avg

Here

1.8%

12.1%

4.1%

Benton

2.4%

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

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility27.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

27.1%

19.4%

25.9%

Benton

21.7%

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

93.9%

Benton

97.4%

⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.4%

Better than Avg

Here

1.4%

5.3%

4.9%

Benton

4.6%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.1%

Better than Avg

Here

97.1%

81.8%

84.1%

Benton

90.4%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.0%

Benton

1.6%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies

Near state avg (6.2)

5 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaint reports triggering 5 deficiencies, including concerns about accident prevention, care planning, and reporting of suspected abuse or neglect. The facility shows recurring issues with food safety and handling, care planning and assessment, and medication management across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2026. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.

Jan 6, 2026Complaint1 finding

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Oct 21, 2025Complaint1 finding

0689Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Apr 10, 2025Routine6 findings

0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 4, 2024Complaint2 findings

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Apr 22, 2024Routine8 findings

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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.

Sep 13, 2023Complaint1 finding

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

9deficiencies

Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies

Clean