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The Vinton Lutheran Home
1301 Second Avenue South, Vinton, IA 52349
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Vinton Lutheran Home, in Vinton, Iowa, is certified for 61 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 5, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 40.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Benton Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.3 | 21.3 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.0% | 54.8% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Apr 2026, 10 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×10 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2026 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2024 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 May 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.0%, RNs 16.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.2% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.1% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.4% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lutheran Home For The Aged Association-East.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcg Holdings Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Bcg LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Ecsi Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Lagrange Pharmacy Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Millennium Rehab & Consulting Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2023 |
| Reiser Jennings & Co Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Benton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Nursing Care Center Inc | Keystone | 55 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5.5 | — | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC | Vinton | 40 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5.0 | — | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Belle Plaine Specialty Care | Belle Plaine | 46 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 43.5 | — | 21 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Benton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Vinton Lutheran Home been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has The Vinton Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Vinton Lutheran Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Vinton Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Vinton Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.