St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
1301 Saint Luke Drive, Spencer, IA 51301 · CCN 165484
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 79
- Avg residents/day
- 69.8
- Phone
- 7122625931
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-04 | 9 | 6.2 | 9.5 | +2.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-08-22 | 11 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +4.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-08-17 | 5 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -2.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.01 | 47.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.88 | 35.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.74 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $90,076
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 3
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (25)2 immediate jeopardy
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-05
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-08-17 · Health · corrected 2023-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-10 · Health · corrected 2023-05-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHINDLUND, KATIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-10-22 |
| HUGHES, MARY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1992-04-28 |
| HUNZIKER, KENNETH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-01-19 |
| KLEIN, AMANDA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-10-20 |
| MILLS, NANCY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-28 |
| NELSON, KEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-08-16 |
| STEIN, DEAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-08-08 |
| CLAUSEN, JERRY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-03-01 |
| HALVERSON, GARY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-03-01 |
| HOYE, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-04 |
| KADING, DOUG | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-04 |
| KOENECKE, MIKE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-04 |
| KRUSE, JANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-04 |
| MECHLER, DEBORAH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-03-01 |
| MILLS, NANCY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2003-07-28 |
| NELSON, KEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-08-16 |
| PINGEL, DEAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-03-01 |
| SCHMIDT, SANDI | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-04 |
| KRUSE, JANE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-03-01 |
| MECHLER, DEBORAH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-03-01 |
| SCHMIDT, SANDI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-03-01 |
Other facilities in Spencer
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center | ★☆☆☆☆ | 82 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.