The Vinton Lutheran Home

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 12, 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

32 of 387 Iowa homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

91 of 387 Iowa homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.