Quick answers
- Where is Perry Lutheran Home?
- 2323 East Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220, in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What is the phone number of Perry Lutheran Home?
- (515) 465-5342, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Perry Lutheran Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Perry Lutheran Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $16,351 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Perry Lutheran Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 21, 2023 to April 2, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level K. 8 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 21, 2023 to April 2, 2026), Perry Lutheran Home had 22 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 8 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $16,351 in total (1 fine, the latest on November 21, 2023) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day; the Iowa average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 2, 2026 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 8, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 2, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 4 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0887 Level D
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: March 13, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 7, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 13, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: May 16, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 21, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 24, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 16, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 16, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level K
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0609 Level K
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0610 Level K
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0625 Level B
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0362 Level D
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $16,351 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | Fine | $16,351 |
| November 21, 2023 | Payment denial | from December 29, 2023, 61 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.32 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.75 | 2.56 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.83 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.27 | 3.38 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 44.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 44.4% | 42.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 49.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-West |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2012-03-01 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2323 East Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 |
| County | Dallas County |
| State | Iowa |
| Phone | (515) 465‑5342 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165606 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus0.8 mi · Perry, IA · 2 of 5 stars
- Spurgeon Manor13 mi · Dallas Center, IA · 5 of 5 stars
- Madrid Home for the Aged14 mi · Madrid, IA · 3 of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Ogden, LLC14 mi · Ogden, IA · 4 of 5 stars
- Granger Nursing & Rehabilitation Center15 mi · Granger, IA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Dallas County Hospital0.4 mi · Perry, IA · Critical Access Hospital
- Boone County Hospital19 mi · Boone, IA · Critical Access Hospital
- Greene County Medical Center20 mi · Jefferson, IA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13