Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

The Vinton Lutheran Home

Vinton, IA · 61 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 30, 2026

CMS Certification Number 165552 · first certified November 2005

Ownership

Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within IA

8 citations — more than 24% of the 387 certified nursing homes in IA. Compared within IA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in IA are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 700 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Emergency preparedness

2 of the 8 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in IA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IA figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	8
Median facility in IA	12
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
April 22, 2024	3
April 10, 2025	3
April 30, 2026	2

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	2	2025-04-10
K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials.	1	2025-04-10
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	1	2026-04-30
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	1	2026-04-30
E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.	1	2024-04-22
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	1	2024-04-22
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	1	2025-04-10

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 3
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
Construction Deficiencies 1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
Other 1

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	3
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	2
Construction Deficiencies	1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

April 30, 2026 — 2 citations

Citations issued on April 30, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026)

April 10, 2025 — 3 citations

Citations issued on April 10, 2025
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025)

April 22, 2024 — 3 citations

Citations issued on April 22, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0015	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024)
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2024)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.