The Vinton Lutheran Home

The Vinton Lutheran Home is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1301 Second Avenue South in Vinton, Iowa (ZIP code 52349), within Benton County. The facility operates with 61 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (319) 472-4751. The Vinton Lutheran Home holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5, indicating that inspection findings placed the facility among the lower-performing tier nationally. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest rating available, reflecting staffing levels and consistency as documented in CMS data. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects clinical quality indicators drawn from resident assessment data. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, The Vinton Lutheran Home is able to accept residents whose care costs are covered by either of these federal and state programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under Iowa's Medicaid program. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm coverage details and current availability. When compared against national benchmarks, The Vinton Lutheran Home presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. Its overall 2-star rating and 1-star health inspection rating are below the national average, which may indicate concerns identified during state survey inspections. In contrast, the 5-star staffing rating represents performance above the national average in that domain. The 3-star quality measure rating is consistent with national norms. This combination of ratings reflects the multi-dimensional nature of nursing facility performance, where individual domains can vary significantly from the composite score. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hours, and quality measure breakdowns before making care decisions.