Lutheran Care Center
702 West Cumberland · Altamont, IL · 62411 · 6184836136
96 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $19,208 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 30, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B June 9, 2023
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | Fine | $11,190 |
| July 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145380 · certified since January 9, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.