About Lutheran Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Lutheran Care Center is an nursing home in Altamont, IL, serving Effingham County and the surrounding community. The facility has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 42.6 residents.
Lutheran Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1979, bringing 47 years of experience in long-term care.
Lutheran Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Altamont, IL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Lutheran Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Below Average
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Lutheran Care Center provides 3.57 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.71 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 29.2%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 12.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.26 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Lutheran Care Center has received 2 fines totaling $19,208. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Lutheran Care Center
4 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Lutheran Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Lutheran Care Center?
Lutheran Care Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Lutheran Care Center have?
Lutheran Care Center has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 42.6 residents.
What type of facility is Lutheran Care Center?
Lutheran Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Effingham County in Altamont, IL.
How many doctors practice at Lutheran Care Center?
4 physicians are affiliated with Lutheran Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Lutheran Care Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Lutheran Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·