Elk Horn, IA 51531
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165155 · 64 beds
Salem Lutheran Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Elk Horn, IA (CMS Certification Number 165155). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 2/5). Federal inspection records list 46 health deficiencies, including 3 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is May 22, 2026. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 46 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | May 22, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 3 |
| Harm citations | 3 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $0 |
| Fine count | 0 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.64 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.86 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 31.5% |
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 88 facilities in the current extract.