Lutheran Home For The Aged
Arlington Hts, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145739) · 354 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 6 totaling $144,945
Phone: (847) 253-3710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lutheran Home For The Aged has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lutheran Home For The Aged reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.2%.
CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $144,945.00 for Lutheran Home For The Aged, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Lutheran Home For The Aged is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since December 17, 1992. The facility is licensed for 354 certified beds and reports an average of 223.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lutheran Home For The Aged holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average overall rating of 2.55. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measures rating of 5, and Staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.56, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 33.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show 6 federal fines totaling $144,945.00 assessed against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon flag is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
There is no indication in the data of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the most recent information on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lutheran Home For The Aged has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 33.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $144,945.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 354 beds and reports an average of 223.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 17, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 8472533710 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8472533710 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145739?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.