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Nursing Homes / Iowa / Elk Horn / Salem Lutheran Home
Fonteum Care Compare · Nursing Home · CCN 165155

Salem Lutheran Home

2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, Iowa 51531 · Shelby County

View on Medicare.gov →All Elk Horn facilities →
Data source May 6, 2026·1 CCN 165155 · Medicare-certified nursing home·CMS Care Compare — NH Provider Info (4pq5-n9py)·Methodology →·Module overview →·Audit Pack →·CMS dataset →·NH deficiency study →

CMS star ratings

2★
Overall
out of 5
2★
Health Inspection
out of 5
3★
Staffing
out of 5
2★
Quality Measures
out of 5

Source: CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset (4pq5-n9py). Star ratings reflect CMS quarterly refresh cadence. View current ratings at Medicare.gov.

Facility identity

CCN
165155
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
County
Shelby
Certified beds
64
Avg. daily residents
54.8
Last standard survey
June 26, 2025
RN hours / resident day
0.54
Total nurse hours / resident day
3.56
SFF status

Daily staffing — weekend coverage & contractor reliance

From the CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) daily nurse-staffing submission — direct-care RN + LPN + CNA hours per resident day. Weekend dips and contractor reliance are not captured by the CMS five-star staffing rating above.

Weekday nurse hrs / resident day (2025Q2)
2.41
Weekend nurse hrs / resident day
2.03
Contractor share of nurse hours
40%
Daily records observed
91

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal — Daily Nurse Staffing. Related Fonteum data: PBJ staffing hub · SNF ownership · OIG exclusions · source registry.

Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information·Snapshot: 2026-05-07·Method: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System; PBJ daily nurse staffing·ID: 4pq5-n9py

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS overall star rating for Salem Lutheran Home?

Salem Lutheran Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating combines health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings per CMS Care Compare methodology.

Who owns Salem Lutheran Home?

Salem Lutheran Home is classified as "For profit - Corporation" per the CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset. Ownership records are self-reported to CMS and updated periodically.

How many beds does Salem Lutheran Home have?

Salem Lutheran Home has 64 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds per CMS Care Compare data. Average daily resident census is 54.8.

What is the staffing rating at Salem Lutheran Home?

Salem Lutheran Home has a CMS staffing star rating of 3 / 5. Reported RN hours per resident day: 0.54. Total nurse hours per resident day: 3.56.

Is Salem Lutheran Home a Special Focus Facility?

Salem Lutheran Home is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the current snapshot.

When was Salem Lutheran Home last inspected?

The most recent standard health inspection on record for Salem Lutheran Home was June 26, 2025. For the most current inspection results, visit Medicare.gov.

Does Salem Lutheran Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Related research and data

All nursing homes in Elk HornAll nursing homes in IowaNursing homes overviewNH deficiency & harm rate studyNH penalties enforcement studyCare Compare methodology

Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Montecillo, MD, non-practicing medical reviewer. Content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Star ratings and facility data are sourced from CMS Care Compare (4pq5-n9py) and reflect the most recently available public snapshot. View current status at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

External sources: CMS NH Provider Information (4pq5-n9py) · CMS NH Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw) · CMS NH Penalties (g6vv-u9sr) · Medicare.gov profile for CCN 165155 · CMS certification & compliance · HHS-OIG exclusions program. All data is US Government Works (public domain per 17 U.S.C. 105).

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Not designated

Salem Lutheran Home is classified as "Medicare and Medicaid" per the CMS Care Compare dataset. Contact the facility directly to confirm current enrollment and acceptance of new residents.