Lutheran Home
Wauwatosa, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525545) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (414) 258-6170 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4% annually by CMS.
Lutheran Home has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lutheran Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1994. The facility maintains 160 certified beds with an average daily census of 127.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lutheran Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.284 hours per resident per day, with 0.993 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.4% annually.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows Lutheran Home has zero federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials have been issued against this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lutheran Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.284 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.993 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 37.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lutheran Home has 160 certified beds with an average daily population of 127.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Lutheran Home was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 4142586170 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 4142586170 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525545?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.