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Artman Lutheran Home

250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002

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Artman Lutheran Home is a nursing home in Ambler, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(215) 643-6333
Last standard health inspection
May 11, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
61
Residents per day, on average
54.6
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Legal business name
Artman Lutheran Home
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (17 vs 31).

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.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 1, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0511 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on August 28, 2024.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  7. 6 citations

    Health inspection on May 23, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0883 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • 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 June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. 5 citations

    Health inspection on August 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0807. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0882. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

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  12. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on August 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

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  13. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.

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  14. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Artman Lutheran Home last inspected?

CMS lists May 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Artman Lutheran Home have?

CMS lists 17 health citations since June 13, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Artman Lutheran Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Artman Lutheran Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Artman Lutheran Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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