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Perry Lutheran Home

2323 East Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 · Dallas County

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 78% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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Perry Lutheran Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Perry, IA, with 70 certified beds and an average of about 55 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.69 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $16,351 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.60 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Perry options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 70
Avg. residents/day: 55
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 165606

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,860–$11,100/mo (median $9,710)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,500–$7,930/mo (median $5,420)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Des Moines prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.60; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.69; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 39.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: 1 ($16,351)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2026-04-02
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-02Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2026-04-02Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-04-02Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

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.

2026-01-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-10-08Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-03-13Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-03-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-03-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-11-21	Fine	$16,351
2023-11-21	Payment denial	—

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths

Location

2323 East Willis Avenue, Perry, IA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.8

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Common questions about Perry Lutheran Home

How much does Perry Lutheran Home cost?

Perry Lutheran Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Perry, IA area typically runs $8,860–$11,100 per month (median $9,710, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Perry Lutheran Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Perry Lutheran Home 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Perry Lutheran Home?

Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Perry Lutheran Home?

Perry Lutheran Home has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Perry Lutheran Home have availability?

Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Perry Lutheran Home offer?

Perry Lutheran Home in Perry, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 70 beds.

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