Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 51301 (Spencer, IA)
Drawing on public CMS data, this directory lists 4 Medicare-certified care providers in ZIP 51301, Spencer, IA - 2 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 1 hospice. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.5 out of 5.
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Providers in ZIP 51301
How to compare care in ZIP 51301
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 51301, Spencer, 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.
Care types in ZIP 51301
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Health Agencies | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Hospice | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERA @ HOME OF SPENCER HOSPITAL | Hospice | Not rated | government | — | 0 |
| AVERA AT HOME OF SPENCER HOSPITAL | Home Health Agency | 3.5 | non-profit | — | 0 |
| Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center | Nursing Home | 2.0 | for-profit | 82 | 3 |
| St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home | Nursing Home | 2.0 | non-profit | 79 | 3 |
What CMS data shows in ZIP 51301
Among the 4 care providers listed in ZIP 51301, 3 (75%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.5 out of 5 at AVERA AT HOME OF SPENCER HOSPITAL (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 3.5 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 161 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 21.4% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $114,782.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AVERA AT HOME OF SPENCER HOSPITAL (3.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 161 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
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Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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