Lutheran Care Center
702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL 62411
Lutheran Care Center is a nursing home in Altamont, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (618) 483-6136
- Last standard health inspection
- September 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day, on average
- 46.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lutheran Care Center
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (11 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 28, 2025 from $17,215 to $11,190.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on March 28, 2025.
3 citations
Health inspection on September 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
97 of 664 Illinois homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0912 2 times since 2023.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Fine
September 30, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $17,345 on September 30, 2025.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 26, 2024 from $12,335 to $8,018.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 28, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.
Fine
March 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $11,190 on March 28, 2025.
2 citations
Health inspection on November 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
Fine
July 26, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,018 on July 26, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on June 9, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 9, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2023.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2023.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2023.
Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 02/20/2012
- IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 07/23/2012
- ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 04/28/2003
- ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 11/28/2011
- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SHELBYVILLE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NALC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 5% · since 10/01/1980
- ASBELL, MARIYAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/14/2023
- CLIFTON, JONIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2024
- CORNETT, ALEXISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/29/2025
- FELDHAKE, DAWNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/30/2021
- HARRIS, SAMANTHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/23/2022
- HERRMANN, KRYSTLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/30/2012
- HUNTLEY, KATHRYNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/11/2016
- MILBURN-GEHLE, MARCIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/19/2012
- MILLER, EMILYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/02/2021
- MULVANEY, RONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/10/2025
- OPILKA, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/30/2001
- REETER, TAMYRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/23/2022
- WORKMAN, CHRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/16/2017
Questions
When was Lutheran Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists September 30, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lutheran Care Center have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since June 9, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lutheran Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $36,553 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Lutheran Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Lutheran Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.