Nursing homes in Spencer, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Spencer, part of the Clay area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Spencer, Iowa, located within Clay County, currently hosts two nursing home facilities for residents in the 51301 ZIP code area. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, St. Luke Lutheran Nursing Home holds the highest designation in the city with a 2-star rating, while no facilities currently achieve the top 5-star standard.
Rating distribution
avg 1.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Spencer
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- ST LUKE HOMES & SERVICES INC1 home
What to look for in Spencer
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home at 2★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Spencer
| St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home ST LUKE HOMES & SERVICES INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.