Lutheran Care Center
Altamont, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145380) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $36,553
Phone: (618) 483-6136 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lutheran Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lutheran Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.5%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $36,553.00 for Lutheran Care Center, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lutheran Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Altamont, Illinois (Effingham County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 9, 1979. The facility has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 45.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lutheran Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.50591 per resident per day, including 0.72022 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $36,553.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period provided in the source data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lutheran Care Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, with 20.5% nursing staff turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $36,553.00 and 0 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?
Lutheran Care Center has 96 certified beds and an average daily census of 45.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 9, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Lutheran Care Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (618) 483-6136 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at (618) 483-6136 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145380?state=IL.
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.