Nursing Homes in ZIP 51531 (Elk Horn, IA)
Public CMS data maps 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 51531 in Elk Horn, IA, rated 1.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Lutheran Home | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 64 | 47.8% | 80.0% | 0 |
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 51531
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 51531, Elk Horn, IA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 51531
Among the 1 nursing homes listed in ZIP 51531, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 1.0 out of 5 at Salem Lutheran Home (for-profit). 1 of these providers report 64 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.86 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 80.0% where reported. The current data records no federal penalties for the providers listed here.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Salem Lutheran Home (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 64 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 |
| Avg RN turnover | 80.0% |
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 51531
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This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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