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The Vinton Lutheran Home
1301 Second Avenue South, Vinton, IA 52349319472475161 certified beds · 48 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2023
Deficiencies
13
● 0● 11● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-30
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-21 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-04 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-22 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-13 | Infection control | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-05Record 165552-20260106-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-10-22Record 165552-20251021-F689
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-10Record 165552-20250410-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-10Record 165552-20250410-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-10Record 165552-20250410-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-12-23Record 165552-20241204-F689
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-03Record 165552-20241204-F658
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-22Record 165552-20240422-F550
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-22Record 165552-20240422-F645
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-22Record 165552-20240422-F657
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-22Record 165552-20240422-F756
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-22Record 165552-20240422-F812
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-13Record 165552-20230913-F609
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.79
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.12
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.42
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.0% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.4% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 24.2% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.1% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costello, Sean Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gloede, Diane Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meeker, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ockenfels, Diamond Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrander, Tommy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pippert, Robin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Robertson, Brea Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Douglas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bcg Holdings Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Campbell, Charles Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Campbell, Charles Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Caspers, Lesa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Bcg LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Devries, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ecsi Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gloede, Diane Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hesson, Ashley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Iowa Health Care Association Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kloppenborg, Dan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lagrange Pharmacy Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Licht, Brian Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lindstrom, Jerry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loss, Gary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meeker, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Millennium Rehab & Consulting Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Newton, Daniel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Payne, Susan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reiser Jennings & Co PC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rsm Us LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wegener, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Woltemath, Douglas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Woltemath, Douglas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Dorothea Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Dorothea Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Douglas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Benton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLC Vinton | 1.1 mi | 2025-06-05 | 020 |
| Laporte City Specialty Care La Porte City | 13.0 mi | 2026-02-26 | 021 |
| Keystone Nursing Care Center INC Keystone | 14.0 mi | 2025-09-11 | 001 |
| Buchanan County Health Center Independence | 22.7 mi | 2026-03-19 | 291 |
| Rehabilitation Centers of Independence West Campus Independence | 22.9 mi | 2026-04-01 | 0132 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |