Artman Lutheran Home
250 North Bethlehem Pike · Ambler, PA · 19002 · 2156436333
61 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395922 · certified since March 3, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.