Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-30 · Fire 2025-09-30
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Altamont, IL
Lutheran Care Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $19,208 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL
(618) 483-6136
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
43
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1979-01-09
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.37
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.18
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
11%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.9 |
2.0
1.9 pts worse
|
1.9
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.3
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
89.6%
10.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
91.6%
8.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.9% |
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.0% |
50.3%
47.3 pts better
|
11.4%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
6.5%
1.2 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 43.7% |
18.5%
25.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
24.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.8% |
22.8%
12 pts better
|
16.7%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 26.1% |
17.2%
8.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 28.5% |
15.0%
13.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
13.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6.1% |
1.1%
5 pts worse
|
1.0%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.3% |
21.3%
1 pts better
|
19.8%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.4% |
5.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
68.8%
31.2 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.5% |
14.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.1% |
63.0%
34.1 pts better
|
79.7%
17.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.2% |
26.2%
3 pts better
|
23.9%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-26 · Fire 2024-07-26
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-06-09 · Fire 2023-06-09
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-30
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2026-01-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-30
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-01-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-09-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-09-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-07-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-06-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-07-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2023-07-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-09-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-31
B · Minimal harm
2025-09-30
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-10-10
G · Actual harm
2025-03-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-12-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-12-13
G · Actual harm
2024-07-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-07-14
B · Minimal harm
2023-06-09
F912 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$11,190
2025-03-28
Fine
Fine · fine $11,190
Fine
$8,018
2024-07-26
Fine
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
Ownership
Faith Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Immanuel Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. John Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. John's Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. John's Lutheran Church Of Shelbyville
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Elca
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. Paul Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Trinity Lutheran Church Nalc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Zion Lutheran Church
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Aherin, Diane
Corporate Director · Individual
Asbell, Mariya
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Behrns, Dorothy
Corporate Director · Individual
Biggs, Charles
Corporate Director · Individual
Blievernicht, Dennis
Corporate Director · Individual
Bray, Frederick
Corporate Director · Individual
Carruthers, Shelby
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Clifton, Joni
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corder, Kathryn
Corporate Director · Individual
Cornett, Alexis
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Feldhake, Dawn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Garbe, Vera
Corporate Director · Individual
Givens, Joann
Corporate Director · Individual
Hanfland, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Hanson, Deborah
Corporate Director · Individual
Harris, Samantha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hastings, Jack
Corporate Director · Individual
Heiden, Douglas
Corporate Director · Individual
Heiden, Sandra
Corporate Director · Individual
Herrmann, Krystle
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Huntley, Kathryn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Magnus, Twila
Corporate Director · Individual
Milburn-Gehle, Marcia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Miller, Emily
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Miller, Emily
Corporate Director · Individual
Miller, Emily
Corporate Officer · Individual
Miller, Kevin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mulvaney, Ronald
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Opilka, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Opilka, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Reeter, Tamyra
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Reynolds, Beth
Corporate Director · Individual
Schroeder, Kimberly
Corporate Director · Individual
Soltwedel, Beverly
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stremming, Jeff
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stremming, Kurt
Corporate Director · Individual
Stuckmeyer, Lea
Corporate Director · Individual
Stuemke, Herb
Corporate Director · Individual
Tappendorf, Dwayne
Corporate Director · Individual
Traub, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Weiss, Phyllis
Corporate Director · Individual
Wetherell, Diane
Corporate Director · Individual
Williams, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
Wohltman, Norma
Corporate Officer · Individual
Workman, Christine
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wyckoff, Gerald
Corporate Director · Individual
Wyckoff, Kathy
Corporate Director · Individual
Ziegler, Garrett
Corporate Officer · Individual
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