nursing home in Perry, IA
Perry Lutheran Home
2323 East Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 · (515) 465-5342
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- 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
Perry Lutheran Home at a glance
Perry Lutheran Home is a 70-bed non-profit nursing home in Perry, Iowa (Dallas County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 2, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $16,351.
Nursing staff turnover is 49.3% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 70
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 1, 2012
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Dallas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165606
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.86 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| 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) | 2.74 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.60 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 49.3% | 44% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63.6% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 5 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 149.8 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $16,351 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 70 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 52 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 74% | 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) | 1.3% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 46.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.7% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.7% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 11.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32.6% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 74.9% | 94% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 48.7% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 8 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| April 2, 2026 Standard | 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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| April 2, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 24, 2026 |
| April 2, 2026 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 April 24, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2026 |
| October 8, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 28, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 30, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2025 |
| March 13, 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 March 30, 2025 |
| March 13, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 30, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 19, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected June 7, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
| November 21, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected November 22, 2023 |
| November 21, 2023 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected November 22, 2023 |
| November 21, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected November 22, 2023 |
| November 21, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2023 |
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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $16,351 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | 61 days from December 29, 2023 |
| November 21, 2023 | Fine | $16,351 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG HOLDINGS INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BLUE STONE THERAPY INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL BCG LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| ECSI INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/25/2016 |
| GANNON, MELISSA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2026 |
| IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| NCS HEALTHCARE OF IOWA, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| ADAIR, COLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2020 |
| GROTHE, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| KOELIN, DEBRA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MCCAULLEY, RANDALL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2020 |
| MCVEY, ANITA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| METZ, ALAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
| CARRICK, ANTOINETTE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GANNON, MELISSA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2015 |
| GERKEN, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| MARTENS, DENNIS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| PHILLIPS, MAX Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2012 |
| GANNON, MELISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2015 |
| HAERTHER, SARA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2022 |
| HILSENBECK, GENEEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2021 |
| KRUSE, KURT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2020 |
| MERRILL, ESTHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2018 |
| PHILLIPS, MAX Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| ROEDERER, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/03/2025 |
| ROTHFUS, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2020 |
| SOHN, STEVEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1998 |
| WHEELDON, RHONDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2010 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Perry Lutheran Home's rating?
Perry Lutheran Home has 1 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 Perry Lutheran Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Perry 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 Perry Lutheran Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Perry Lutheran Home and how do I contact it?
Perry Lutheran Home is at 2323 East Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220. Phone: (515) 465-5342.
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.