Salem Lutheran Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Elk Horn, IA. CMS overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars. Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

Salem Lutheran Home

elk horn, IAMedicare Certified

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Medicare Certified

Medicaid Certified

Ownership: For profit - Corporation

Contact this nursing home directly for detailed information about their services, care philosophy, and team.

Location & Directions

Address

2027 College Avenue

Elk Horn, IA

Shelby County

Service Area

This nursing home is located in Shelby County and serves residents in the IA area.

Note on Service Area

Service availability may vary by location. Contact this facility directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Industry Benchmark Comparison

Comparison to industry benchmarks for nursing homes

Overall RatingFacility: 2.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Health Inspection RatingFacility: 2.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Staffing RatingFacility: 3.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

≈ At average

RN Hours per Resident DayFacility: 0.54 / Industry Avg: 0.75

⚠ Below average (higher is better)

All Nursing Staff Hours per Resident DayFacility: 3.56 / Industry Avg: 2.5

✓ Above average (higher is better)

RN Turnover RateFacility: 72.7% / Industry Avg: 20%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

All Nursing Staff Turnover RateFacility: 69.4% / Industry Avg: 35%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

Google Reviews

5
4 reviews
Shelby k

Shelby k

Best staff. Beautiful facility. Right next to the park to take family to. Courtyard to sit in with pretty flowers.

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Stephanie Clark

Stephanie Clark

No written review provided

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Pat Crosley

Pat Crosley

No written review provided

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Katrina Parker

Katrina Parker

No written review provided

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Reviews from Google Places for Salem Lutheran Home. These are real experiences shared by families and patients.

Contact Tips

Best Time to Call

Contact during business hours for non-urgent inquiries

What to Ask

  • • Admission process and requirements
  • • Insurance coverage and costs
  • • Available amenities and activities
  • • Staff qualifications and experience
  • • Visiting hours and family involvement

Medicare Certified

This nursing home is Medicare certified. Most skilled nursing services are covered by Medicare Part A.

In an Emergency

For medical emergencies, call 911 first. Then contact the provider for coordination of care.