St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Spencer, IA
CMS certification number165484
Contact & location
1301 Saint Luke DriveSpencer, IA 51301
Clay County
- Phone
- (712) 262-5931
- ZIP code
- 51301 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day
- 72.5 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- ST Luke Homes & Services INC
- Medicare certified since
- July 7, 2003
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.71 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.85 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.36 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.50 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.44 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.1 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 21.4 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-09-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2024-08-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-08-22 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-17 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-17 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-17 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $90,076 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Fine | $81,679 |
| 2024-08-22 | Payment Denial | 21 days payment denial |
| 2024-08-22 | Fine | $8,397 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| BCG Holdings INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cattail BCG LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cattail INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ecsi INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| GCS Tech INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunziker, Kenneth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Iowa Health Care Association (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobsen, Jenna (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Millennium Rehab & Consulting INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Ken (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thrifty Drug Stores INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winther Stave & Co LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clausen, Jerry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Halverson, Gary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoye, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kading, Doug (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Koenecke, Mike (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pingel, Dean (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kruse, Jane (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mechler, Deborah (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmidt, Sandi (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chindlund, Katie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hughes, Mary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunziker, Kenneth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Klein, Amanda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mills, Nancy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Ken (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stein, Dean (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home have?
It has 79 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.
Has St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $90,076 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home?
(712) 262-5931. The facility is located at 1301 Saint Luke Drive, Spencer, IA 51301.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.