St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is a 2-star (below average) rated 79-bed nursing home in Spencer, Iowa. It has 9 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

st luke lutheran nursing home

1301 Saint Luke Drive · Spencer, IA 51301
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.88
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.01
RN Turnover
35.7%
Total Staff Turnover
47.7%
Facility Info
Beds
79
Avg. Residents/Day
70
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
9
Complaint Deficiencies
4
Total Fines
$90,076
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
September 2025 Fine $81,679
August 2024 Fine $8,397
August 2024 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home been fined or penalized?
Yes, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $90,076.
How many deficiencies does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have?
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has 9 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home compare to other nursing homes in Spencer?
Visit our Spencer, Iowa nursing homes page to see how St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home ranks against other facilities in the area.