Perry Lutheran Home
2323 East Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Perry Lutheran Home Compares
Perry Lutheran Home is a 70-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Perry, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (46.1%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Perry, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 46.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (137% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (65% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better 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 Perry Lutheran Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Perry Lutheran Home with other nursing homes in Perry.
How is Perry Lutheran Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Perry Lutheran Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 46.1% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Perry Lutheran Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Perry Lutheran Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Perry Lutheran Home lag behind other Perry options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Perry 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 Perry
Perry sits in Dallas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 10,775 (11.9%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $88,368
- Median home value
- $258,300
Demographics for Dallas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Perry.
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