About Salem Lutheran Home
Nursing home overview and details
Salem Lutheran Home is a for-profit nursing home in Elk Horn, IA, serving Shelby County and the surrounding community. The facility has 64 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.8 residents.
Salem Lutheran Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1990, bringing 36 years of experience in long-term care.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Elk Horn, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Salem Lutheran Home has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Below Average
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Salem Lutheran Home provides 3.56 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.54 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 69.4%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 72.7%. Weekend staffing averages 2.70 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Salem Lutheran Home has received 1 fine totaling $25,448. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Salem Lutheran Home
8 affiliated physicians
Dr. Autumn Keiser, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. David Erlbacher, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Brian Anderson, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Angela Weppler, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Matthew Weresh, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Scott Markham, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Robert Bendorf, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Tina Flores Schechinger, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Salem Lutheran Home
What is the CMS rating for Salem Lutheran Home?
Salem Lutheran Home has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Salem Lutheran Home have?
Salem Lutheran Home has 64 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.8 residents.
What type of facility is Salem Lutheran Home?
Salem Lutheran Home is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Shelby County in Elk Horn, IA.
How many doctors practice at Salem Lutheran Home?
8 physicians are affiliated with Salem Lutheran Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Salem Lutheran Home have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Salem Lutheran Home has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·