Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 51531 (Elk Horn, IA)
The current CMS snapshot maps 1 Medicare-certified provider to ZIP 51531 in Elk Horn, IA, covering 1 nursing homes. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 1.0 out of 5.
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Care types in ZIP 51531
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Lutheran Home | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 64 | 0 |
Medicare-certified providers in ZIP 51531
What to weigh in ZIP 51531
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 51531, Elk Horn, IA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Data profile for ZIP 51531
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 51531: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 1.0 out of 5 at Salem Lutheran Home (for-profit). 64 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.86 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 80.0%.
| 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 |
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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