About St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Nursing home overview and details
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is an nursing home in Spencer, IA, serving Clay County and the surrounding community. The facility has 79 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.4 residents.
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2003, bringing 23 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
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 Spencer, 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
St Luke Lutheran Nursing 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
Poor
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home provides 3.86 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.89 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 47.1%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 33.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.57 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has received 2 fines totaling $90,076, and has 3 total penalties on record. 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 St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
12 affiliated physicians
Dr. Amy Jochims, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Travis Witt, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Lucas De Jong, MD
General Practice
Dr. John Hilsabeck, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Amanda Young, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Yelena Thomas, DO
Hospitalist
Dr. Nathaniel Meyer, MD
Family Practice
Dr. David Keith, DO
Family Practice
Dr. William Bensen, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Christian Kladstrup, DO
Hospitalist
Dr. Bruce Feldmann, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Sherry Kolacia Tighe, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
What is the CMS rating for St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?
St Luke Lutheran Nursing 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 St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have?
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 79 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.4 residents.
What type of facility is St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Clay County in Spencer, IA.
How many doctors practice at St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?
12 physicians are affiliated with St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·