nursing home in Altamont, IL
Lutheran Care Center
702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL 62411 · (618) 483-6136
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lutheran Care Center at a glance
Lutheran Care Center is a 96-bed non-profit nursing home in Altamont, Illinois (Effingham County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 30, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $36,553.
Nursing staff turnover is 20.5% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 96
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 9, 1979
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Effingham County
- CMS Certification Number
- 145380
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.51 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.72 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.27 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.16 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 32 | 143 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $36,553 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 3 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 96 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 47.5% | 75% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.1% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 8.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 30.6% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 28.3% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.5% | 54.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 41.6% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.1% | 20.6% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 69.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| September 30, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| September 30, 2025 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| September 30, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| September 30, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2025 |
| September 30, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2025 |
| September 30, 2025 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2025 |
| November 15, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 13, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 13, 2024 |
| July 26, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 5, 2024 |
| July 26, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| July 26, 2024 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| July 26, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 5, 2024 |
| July 26, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| July 26, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 13, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 17, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 21, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 6, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Fire safety | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected July 14, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $36,553 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| March 28, 2025 | Fine | $11,190 |
| July 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 02/20/2012 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 07/23/2012 |
| ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 04/28/2003 |
| ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 11/28/2011 |
| ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SHELBYVILLE Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NALC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 10/01/1980 |
| ASBELL, MARIYA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2023 |
| CLIFTON, JONI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2013 |
| CORNETT, ALEXIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| FELDHAKE, DAWN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2021 |
| HARRIS, SAMANTHA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/23/2022 |
| HERRMANN, KRYSTLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2012 |
| HUNTLEY, KATHRYN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/11/2016 |
| MILBURN-GEHLE, MARCIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/2012 |
| MILLER, EMILY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
| MULVANEY, RONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2025 |
| OPILKA, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2025 |
| REETER, TAMYRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2022 |
| AHERIN, DIANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/25/2021 |
| BEHRNS, DOROTHY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BIGGS, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| BLIEVERNICHT, DENNIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2015 |
| BRAASCH, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| BRAY, FREDERICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| CORDER, KATHRYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| GARBE, VERA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2015 |
| GIVENS, JOANN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/25/2016 |
| HANFLAND, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2023 |
| HANSON, DEBORAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2020 |
Showing 40 of 74 records.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Care Center's rating?
Lutheran Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Illinois nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lutheran Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lutheran Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Lutheran Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lutheran Care Center and how do I contact it?
Lutheran Care Center is at 702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL 62411. Phone: (618) 483-6136.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.