Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home
Fond Du Lac, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525655) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,113
Phone: (920) 921-9520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.3%.
Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,113.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing facility in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 2000. The facility has 85 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 2.98 for Wisconsin. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure rating of 2, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.57 per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $9,113.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Fond Du Lac Lutheran Home is part of the Illuminus chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website, as ratings and figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2; nursing turnover is 59.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,113.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon displayed and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 85 beds with an average daily census of 54.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Illuminus chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 2.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 2000, according to CMS records.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 3, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9209219520 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 9209219520 to arrange a tour and ask about specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525655?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.