Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1301 Saint Luke Drive · Spencer, IA 51301 · 79 certified beds
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In Spencer, Iowa, St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. Public records list 79 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to GCS Tech INC. It is Medicare certified. We hold 24 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 4 September 2025. CMS also lists 3 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.71 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
20
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
20
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Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
20
Records from August 2023 to September 2025.
September 4, 2025 · D
Citation F0628Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · E
Citation F0943Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · D
Citation F0583Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · E
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · D
Citation F0604Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 4, 2025 · J
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-04 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 22, 2024 · E
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 22, 2024 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 22, 2024 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 22, 2024 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 22, 2024 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 22, 2024 · J
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 22, 2024 · E
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2024 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2024 · E
Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $90,076
September 4, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-135504CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $81,679 against this nursing home on 2025-09-04 (Fine ID: 135504). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
August 22, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-09-20CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-09-20, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-08-22). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
August 22, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-79522CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,397 against this nursing home on 2024-08-22 (Fine ID: 79522). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.71 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.15 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
Parent organization: GCS Tech INC
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical IA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · IA$9,277/moIowa publishes what its Medicaid program pays a nursing facility per resident per day. It is not a private-pay price and it is not what a family is billed. It is useful because it shows what the state considers the cost of a day of nursing-home care.
Median facility daily rate
$307.06per day
That works out to about $9,335 a month at 30.4 days. The monthly figure is our arithmetic, not a number the state published.
Median we calculated from the state's own facility rate file. Period: January 1, 2026. Calculated across 381 facilities in the state's rate file.
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