General Info

Salem Lutheran Homes offers 24-hour skilled nursing and Alzheimer's care in Elk Horns, Iowa. It is an affiliate of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. It offers a variety of postsurgical and individualized care programs, including post-stroke, post total joint replacement, specialized skin and wound care, pain management, intravenous therapy and home evaluation. Its special care unit is designed especially for those with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It offers various life enrichment activities, including music, exercise, daily chapel services, Sunday worship services, Bible study, hymn sings, games, reminisce, intergenerational programs, outings, crafts and discussion groups. It also offers a variety of special programs that are offered by many community groups who visit and provide entertainment.