Strawberry Point Lutheran Home

Tucked into the rolling hills of Clayton County in northeast Iowa, Strawberry Point Lutheran Home has served the community of Strawberry Point and its neighbors for generations. Located at 313 Elkader Street, this nonprofit facility embodies the Lutheran tradition of caring for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — through skilled nursing services delivered with warmth and genuine respect. Strawberry Point itself is a charming small town of approximately 1,400 residents, best known for the beloved World's Largest Strawberry monument on its town square, which has delighted visitors for decades. The town sits near the stunning Turkey River valley, and Iowa's oldest state park, Backbone State Park, lies roughly 15 miles to the southwest near Dundee. The park's dramatic limestone ridges, fishing streams, and hiking trails offer families a beautiful destination when visiting loved ones. The county seat of Elkader is just 12 miles north along Highway 13, offering the Keystone Bridge — one of Iowa's most photographed stone arch bridges — alongside local shops and dining options. Regional medical services are accessible through Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, approximately 20 miles to the northwest, and MercyOne in the broader northeast Iowa region. As a nonprofit corporation, Strawberry Point Lutheran Home reinvests its resources directly into resident care, staffing, and facility upkeep rather than outside shareholders. This mission-driven model means that every decision, from staffing ratios to activity programming, is guided by what is best for residents and their families. The community offers a familiar, homelike atmosphere where staff often know residents and their families by name. For seniors and families seeking skilled nursing care rooted in community values, nonprofit integrity, and the natural beauty of northeast Iowa, Strawberry Point Lutheran Home stands as a trusted local choice.