nursing home in Osage, IA
Faith Lutheran Home
914 Davidson Drive, Osage, IA 50461 · (641) 732-5511
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Faith Lutheran Home at a glance
Faith Lutheran Home is a 50-bed non-profit nursing home in Osage, Iowa (Mitchell County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 16, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 56.1% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 2002
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Mitchell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165433
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.06 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.68 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.48 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 56.1% | 44% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 40 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80.6% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.2% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 27.8% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21.9% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 13.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 31.6% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.9% | 25.6% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 94% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 45.5% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| July 16, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| July 16, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 14, 2025 |
| July 16, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2025 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 22, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 24, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAITH LUTHERAN HOME Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/03/2017 |
| BLAKE, BONNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2021 |
| BODTKE, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| FARMER, KELCI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| KLEMESRUD, NANCY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| MOODY, JIM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| PENNEY, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| STEWARD, HENRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| TABBERT, DALE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| TROGE, LEANNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| WALK, VIOLET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| MOODY, JIM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| TABBERT, DALE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| TROGE, LEANNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2016 |
| HALBACH, SCOTT Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Faith Lutheran Home's rating?
Faith Lutheran Home has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Faith Lutheran Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Faith Lutheran Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Faith Lutheran Home?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Faith Lutheran Home and how do I contact it?
Faith Lutheran Home is at 914 Davidson Drive, Osage, IA 50461. Phone: (641) 732-5511.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.