St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 1301 Saint Luke Drive in Spencer, Iowa, within Clay County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 79 certified beds and remains an active provider in the region. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance that falls below national benchmarks in that category. In contrast, the facility earned a 5-star staffing rating, the highest possible rating, reflecting staffing levels and consistency that exceed national norms. The quality measure rating stands at 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average across clinical quality indicators such as resident health outcomes and functional assessments. St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility serves residents who rely on federal health insurance through Medicare, which typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as residents who qualify for Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that covers long-term custodial care for eligible low-income individuals. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage details and availability. When compared to national averages, this facility presents a mixed performance profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven primarily by the 1-star health inspection rating. However, its 5-star staffing rating and 4-star quality measure rating indicate areas of notable strength relative to peer facilities nationwide. The health inspection component reflects findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS, including the frequency, scope, and severity of any cited deficiencies. The disparity between the health inspection rating and the staffing and quality ratings suggests a complex picture that may warrant further review of publicly available inspection reports through the CMS Care Compare database for those seeking additional detail.