Faith Lutheran Home

Faith Lutheran Home is a skilled nursing facility located at 914 Davidson Drive in Osage, Iowa, within Mitchell County. The facility operates as a non-profit, church-related organization and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 50 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the state. Faith Lutheran Home holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which represents the highest rating tier in the CMS rating system. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the results of state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is based on reported nurse staffing levels relative to the resident census, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating reaches 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting clinical outcome data drawn from resident assessments across a range of health indicators. Faith Lutheran Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. As a dual-certified facility, it serves a broad population of residents, including those requiring short-term post-acute rehabilitation covered under Medicare Part A and those receiving long-term care funded through Medicaid. Individuals and families seeking information about private pay options or other insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at 641-732-5511. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Faith Lutheran Home's overall rating of 5 stars places it above the national benchmark. Its health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars each also exceed the national average, while the quality measure rating of 5 stars represents performance at the top tier of the CMS scale. These ratings are based on data reported to and compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and reflect a specific point-in-time assessment. Ratings are subject to change as new inspection cycles are completed and updated staffing and quality data are submitted.