Perry Lutheran Home
2323 East Willis Avenue · Perry, IA · 50220 · 5154655342
70 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,351 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
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.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
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.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
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.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B May 16, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | Fine | $16,351 |
| November 21, 2023 | Payment Denial | 61 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165606 · certified since March 1, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.