Faith Lutheran Home
914 Davidson Drive, Osage, IA 50461
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask Faith Lutheran Home, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Faith Lutheran Home Compares
Faith Lutheran Home is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Osage, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.8%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Osage, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Faith Lutheran Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Faith Lutheran Home with other nursing homes in Osage.
What keeps Faith Lutheran Home's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Faith Lutheran Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Faith Lutheran Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Faith Lutheran Home's rating advantage in Osage?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Faith 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 Osage
Osage sits in Mitchell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,275 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $60,260
- Median home value
- $120,400
Demographics for Mitchell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Osage.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Osage
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.