Davenport Lutheran Home
1130 W 53rd Street, Davenport, IA 52806
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How Davenport Lutheran Home Compares
Davenport Lutheran Home is a 98-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Davenport, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (35.2%) is above the Iowa average of 21.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Davenport, the local average is 1.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.6% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (35% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (62% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6% (63% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Davenport Lutheran Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Davenport Lutheran Home with other nursing homes in Davenport.
How is Davenport Lutheran Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Davenport Lutheran Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.6% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Davenport Lutheran Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Davenport Lutheran Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 98 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Davenport Lutheran Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Davenport Lutheran Home?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Davenport
Davenport sits in Scott County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 28,027 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $63,876
- Median home value
- $167,900
Demographics for Scott County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Davenport.
Facility Details
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