About Lutheran Care Center
Lutheran Care Center, located in ALTAMONT, IL, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Lutheran Care Center
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #3 out of 11 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.57 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Lutheran Care Center provides more care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 24 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 32 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 34.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 12.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 3.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.7% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 28.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 6.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 28.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 42.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 97.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 17.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 12.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 2 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- Total: 4 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
Nearby Hospitals
ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
EFFINGHAM, IL
PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PANA, IL
FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL
VANDALIA, IL
HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL INC
SHELBYVILLE, IL
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
LUTHERAN CARE CENTER
Ownership Structure
- FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SHELBYVILLE Direct: 5%
- ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA Direct: 5%
- ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
- TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NALC Direct: 5%
- ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Direct: 5%
Management & Direction
- DIANE AHERIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARIYA ASBELL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARIYA ASBELL ADP OF THE SNF
- DOROTHY BEHRNS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHARLES BIGGS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DENNIS BLIEVERNICHT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SUSAN BRAASCH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- FREDERICK BRAY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JONI CLIFTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JONI CLIFTON ADP OF THE SNF
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP ADP OF THE SNF
- KATHRYN CORDER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ALEXIS CORNETT ADP OF THE SNF
- ALEXIS CORNETT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAWN FELDHAKE ADP OF THE SNF
- DAWN FELDHAKE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- VERA GARBE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOANN GIVENS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SUSAN HANFLAND CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH HANSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SAMANTHA HARRIS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SAMANTHA HARRIS ADP OF THE SNF
- JACK HASTINGS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS HEIDEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SANDRA HEIDEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KRYSTLE HERRMANN ADP OF THE SNF
- KRYSTLE HERRMANN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHERYL HOFFMEISTER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN HUNTLEY ADP OF THE SNF
- KATHRYN HUNTLEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MIKE KIRCHHOFF CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TWILA MAGNUS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARCIA MILBURN-GEHLE ADP OF THE SNF
- MARCIA MILBURN-GEHLE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMILY MILLER ADP OF THE SNF
- EMILY MILLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- EMILY MILLER CORPORATE OFFICER
- EMILY MILLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RONALD MULVANEY ADP OF THE SNF
- RONALD MULVANEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN OPILKA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN OPILKA ADP OF THE SNF
- JOHN OPILKA CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TAMYRA REETER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TAMYRA REETER ADP OF THE SNF
- BETH REYNOLDS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY SCHROEDER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BEVERLY SOLTWEDEL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JEFF STREMMING CORPORATE OFFICER
- KURT STREMMING CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LEA STUCKMEYER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID TRAUB CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DIANE WETHERELL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ROBERT WILLIAMS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NORMA WOHLTMAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINE WORKMAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GERALD WYCKOFF CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KATHY WYCKOFF CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County Hospital | N/A | 4 |
| Pana Health and Rehab Center | N/A | 4 |
| Lutheran Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Evergreen Nursing and Rehab Center | N/A | 4 |
| Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center | N/A | 4 |
| Shelbyville Healthcare and Senior Living | N/A | 1 |
| The Haven of St. Elmo | N/A | 2 |
| Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living | N/A | 1 |
| Heartland Senior Living | N/A | 3 |
| Rose Garden of Pana | N/A | 2 |
Related Analysis
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Lutheran Care Center directly at 6184836136. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.