D67

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home

Grade D 67/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

79

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$134,057

Last Survey

N/A

1301 SAINT LUKE DRIVE, SPENCER, IA 51301
7122625931

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.04h
LPN
0.74h
CNA
2.97h
Total
4.74h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

CHINDLUND, KATIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2018

HUGHES, MARY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 1992

HUNZIKER, KENNETH

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2010

KLEIN, AMANDA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2010

MILLS, NANCY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2023

NELSON, KEN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2021

STEIN, DEAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2019

CLAUSEN, JERRY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2015

HALVERSON, GARY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2017

HOYE, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

KADING, DOUG

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

KOENECKE, MIKE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

KRUSE, JANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

MECHLER, DEBORAH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2015

MILLS, NANCY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2003

NELSON, KEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2021

PINGEL, DEAN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2017

SCHMIDT, SANDI

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

KRUSE, JANE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2018

MECHLER, DEBORAH

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2015

SCHMIDT, SANDI

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2016

Penalties & Fines (3)

$134,057total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Sep 4, 2025Fine$125,660
Aug 22, 2024Fine$8,397
Aug 22, 2024Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (25)

September 4, 2025Health9 deficiencies1 severe
0604DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0628DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0943EMinimal harm, Pattern

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2025
August 22, 2024Health7 deficiencies1 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2024
0578EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2024
0695EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2024
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 5, 2024
April 25, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2024
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2024
August 17, 2023Health4 deficiencies
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2023
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2023
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2023
0804DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 17, 2023
May 10, 2023Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 28, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home in SPENCER, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 66.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have?

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 25 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home been fined?

Yes. St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has $134,057 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have?

St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 79 certified beds with approximately 69 current residents (87% occupancy). The facility is located at 1301 SAINT LUKE DRIVE, SPENCER, Iowa 51301. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.