Starfile / Iowa

Salem Lutheran Home

2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA 51531 · CCN 165155

Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$25,448

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (38)2 actual harm

1. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-12-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-10-08 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-10-22 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-22 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-11 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-05-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-05-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Actual harm

31. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Actual harm

33. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-06 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.