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Davenport Lutheran Home

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1130 W 53rd Street, Davenport, IA 52806

Care Types

Skilled Nursing
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About Davenport Lutheran Home

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Davenport Lutheran Home, located on West 53rd Street in northwest Davenport, Iowa, is a church-related nonprofit skilled nursing community serving seniors in the Quad Cities and across the eastern Iowa region. Rooted in the Lutheran tradition of service and compassion, Davenport Lutheran Home brings a values-driven approach to skilled nursing care — one that honors the whole person: physical, emotional, and spiritual. Davenport sits on the western bank of the Mississippi River as one of the four cities that make up the vibrant Quad Cities metro (alongside Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Illinois). This location gives residents and their families access to a rich array of urban resources while maintaining a strong sense of community identity. Genesis Health System — with its flagship Genesis Medical Center campuses — is the primary healthcare network serving Davenport and provides comprehensive hospital, surgical, and specialty care just minutes from the home. UnityPoint Health Trinity also serves the broader Quad Cities region, offering families multiple healthcare system options. The northwest Davenport neighborhood where the home is located is a established residential corridor with easy access to NorthPark Mall for shopping and dining, and Duck Creek Parkway — one of Davenport's most beloved greenways — for family walks and outdoor recreation. Duck Creek Park's trails wind through mature trees along the creek, offering a tranquil natural escape within the city. Fejervary Park and the Fejervary Zoo provide additional recreational options nearby. The Quad Cities' broader cultural scene includes the Figge Art Museum on the riverfront, the Putnam Museum and Science Center, Adler Theatre, and a walkable River Drive corridor along the Mississippi — all within a short drive and ideal for family outings. As a church-related nonprofit, Davenport Lutheran Home operates with a mission that extends beyond clinical care to encompass community, meaning, and belonging. Staff are trained to honor each resident's background and faith traditions, creating an environment where seniors can feel genuinely at home.

Care Types at Davenport Lutheran Home

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Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation services provided by licensed nurses and therapists for seniors with complex health needs requiring professional oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What hospitals are near Davenport Lutheran Home? +

Genesis Health System is the primary hospital network in Davenport, with Genesis Medical Center campuses offering emergency, surgical, and specialty care close to the West 53rd Street location. UnityPoint Health Trinity also serves the Quad Cities region, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City is approximately 60 miles west for advanced specialty and academic medical care.

What is the Quad Cities area like for seniors living at Davenport Lutheran Home? +

The Quad Cities is a dynamic metro of roughly 400,000 people straddling the Iowa-Illinois border along the Mississippi River. Davenport offers seniors and their families a rich environment with cultural institutions like the Figge Art Museum and Putnam Museum, beautiful riverfront areas along River Drive, extensive park systems including Duck Creek Parkway, shopping at NorthPark Mall, and a wide variety of dining options — all in a genuinely livable Midwestern city.

Is Davenport Lutheran Home affiliated with a specific church or denomination? +

Yes. Davenport Lutheran Home is a church-related nonprofit, operating within the Lutheran tradition of faith-based service. While the community welcomes residents of all faiths and backgrounds, Lutheran values of compassion, dignity, and community are embedded in its culture and care philosophy.

What skilled nursing services does Davenport Lutheran Home provide? +

Davenport Lutheran Home provides skilled nursing care for individuals with complex medical needs, including long-term residential care, short-term post-acute rehabilitation, medication management, wound care, physical and occupational therapy, and care coordination with physicians and specialists in the Quad Cities healthcare community.

How do I contact Davenport Lutheran Home about admissions or a tour? +

Contact Davenport Lutheran Home at (563) 391-5342 to speak with an admissions coordinator. They can discuss current availability, explain care options, review Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay coverage, and arrange a visit so your family can experience the community firsthand.

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