Salem Lutheran Home
2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA, 51531
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Good Samaritan Society · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 2
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 2
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 64
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Jun 6, 2023$25,448
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Blakestad, Alan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Gude, Paul | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Nielsen, Phil | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Schechinger, Tami | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Norby, Nicklos | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Shelby County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center CCN 165006 | Des Moines, IA | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $44,814 |
| Harmony Cedar Rapids CCN 165017 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $61,400 |
| Chautauqua Guest Home #2 CCN 165019 | Charles City, IA | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence CCN 165030 | Iowa City, IA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Harmony Davenport CCN 165033 | Davenport, IA | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $30,186 |
| Harmony Waterloo CCN 165034 | Waterloo, IA | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $146,830 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Salem Lutheran Home's CMS rating?
Salem Lutheran Home has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Salem Lutheran Home located?
Salem Lutheran Home is located at 2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA, 51531 in Shelby County, and CMS lists 64 certified beds.
Does Salem Lutheran Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $25,448 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Salem Lutheran Home over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Salem Lutheran Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Salem Lutheran Home's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 across 2 facilities in Shelby County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Salem Lutheran Home's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Salem Lutheran Home's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 165155
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 64
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 38 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | 0550 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0584 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0607 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0644 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 0602 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 0658 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0644 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0803 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0842 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 5, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | 0725 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 31, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 31, 2024 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 26, 2023 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.