Davenport Lutheran Home
1130 W 53rd Street, Davenport, IA 52806 · (563) 391-5342
Non profit - Church related · 98 certified beds
Davenport Lutheran Home has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 4 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $16,913 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 11, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.December 11, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.December 11, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 31, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 31, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 30, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 30, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 11, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,913August 30, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.19 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.87 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 98 |
| Average residents per day | 69.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Good Samaritan - Davenport Davenport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Kahl Home for the Aged & Infirmed Davenport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Harmony Davenport Davenport · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Harmony Utica Ridge Davenport · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Ivy at Davenport Davenport · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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