Our History

Over 60 years of Serving Christ by Serving others at Perry Lutheran Homes

• 1869 - Perry, IA was founded, grew, and needed a hospital. Charitable donations and fundraising efforts by Alpha Circle of the King's Daughters made construction possible.
• 1914 - In April, the King's Daughter's hospital opened on Willis Avenue offering many excellent services.
• 1956 - Dallas County Hospital began serving the community leaving the building and property on Willis Avenue available.
• 1956 - Perry Lutheran Homes was established by the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association to serve those in the community.
• 1966 & 1973 - Expansion through an addition and East wing was needed at PLH to continue providing quality care.
• 1978 - The old hospital was torn down leaving a parking lot in its place.
• 1999 - The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association divided into two separate associations - East and West. The West Association assumed ownership and work closely with Iowa District West. Nine rooms were converted to Assisted Living at this time.
• 2013 - Spring Valley campus, a beautifully laid out and recently constructed Assisted Living community, was acquired by Perry Lutheran Home.
• 2013 - St. James mid-stage memory care wing renovation, focusing on life-skills environmental stimulation, was completed late in the year and received the 2014 award for Best Innovation in Aging Services & Housing.
• 2015 - St. John's advanced-stage memory care wing renovation, focusing on a sensory-connected environment, was completed and received the 2015 award for Best Innovation in Aging Services & Housing.
• 2017 - After lower-level renovations took place, Perry Lutheran Homes Willis campus became home of Acorns & Oaks Intergenerational childcare offering endless joy, connection, and benefits to both residents and children alike.
• 2018 - Perry Lutheran Homes introduces new logo to communicate both a rich history and a bold future for Serving Christ by Serving Others in Perry, Iowa and beyond.