Salem Lutheran Home
Elk Horn, Iowa
2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA, 51531
Salem Lutheran Home Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $25,448
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 64 certified beds · ~57 avg residents/day (89% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Salem Lutheran Home is a 64-bed skilled nursing facility in Elk Horn, Iowa, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with a 1-star rating for staffing and 2-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures.
Location
2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA, 51531, Elk Horn, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Salem Lutheran Home?
- Salem Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Salem Lutheran Home score on health inspections?
- Salem Lutheran Home received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Salem Lutheran Home?
- Salem Lutheran Home has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Salem Lutheran Home have?
- Salem Lutheran Home has 64 certified beds.
- Does Salem Lutheran Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Salem Lutheran Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Salem Lutheran Home located?
- Salem Lutheran Home is located at 2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA, 51531, Elk Horn, Iowa.
- How can I contact Salem Lutheran Home?
- You can reach Salem Lutheran Home by phone at +1 712-764-4201.
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