Salem Lutheran Home

Salem Lutheran Home is a nursing care facility located at 2027 College Avenue in Elk Horn, Iowa, within Shelby County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. Salem Lutheran Home has a total of 64 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Salem Lutheran Home holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 3 stars, and the quality measure rating is 2 stars. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating reflects clinical data related to resident health outcomes across multiple tracked indicators. Salem Lutheran Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals seeking care at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (712) 764-4201 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance considerations that may apply to their specific situation. When compared to national benchmarks, Salem Lutheran Home's overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while both the health inspection and quality measure ratings of 2 stars fall below that benchmark. These ratings are derived from data collected and published by CMS and are updated periodically to reflect current inspection results and facility reporting. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail on specific inspection findings and quality measure trends associated with this facility.