Salem Lutheran Home
2027 COLLEGE AVENUE, Elk Horn, IA 51531
Data source: CMS Provider Data (Provider Information, Survey Summary).
Last updated: 2026-01-15T19:25:30.654Z
Information is provided for general reference and is not medical or legal advice.
At a glance
Key CMS signals that families often review before choosing a nursing home.
Ratings
Overall
★★☆☆☆2
Health inspections
★★☆☆☆2
Staffing
★★★☆☆3
Quality measures
★★★☆☆3
What to notice
Latest health survey
2025-06-26
Total health deficiencies (latest survey)
8
Infection control deficiencies (latest survey)
1
Total nursing hours (per resident day)
3.29271
Certified beds
64
Avg residents per day
50.1
Total fines (USD)
$25448.00
Ownership change (12 mo): N
For profit - Corporation
Contact and details
Guides for families
CMS ratings
| Overall | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | 2 / 5 |
| Staffing | 3 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 / 5 |
| Long-stay quality measures | 2 / 5 |
| Short-stay quality measures | 4 / 5 |
Staffing (hours per resident day)
| Total nursing | 3.29271 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.71375 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.62879 |
| Nurse aide | 1.95017 |
Penalties and fines
| Total penalties | 1 |
|---|---|
| Number of fines | 1 |
| Total fine amount (USD) | 25448.00 |
Inspection history
| Processing date | 2025-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Inspection cycle | 1 |
| Health survey date | 2025-06-26 |
| Fire safety survey date | 2025-06-26 |
| Total health deficiencies | 8 |
| Total fire safety deficiencies | 1 |
| Infection control deficiencies | 1 |
Most common deficiency categories (latest survey)