Strawberry Point Lutheran Home
313 Elkader Street · Strawberry Point, IA · 52076 · 5639336037
16 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B April 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
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.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B June 13, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 22, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165135 · certified since April 18, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.