Nursing home

Lutheran Care Center

702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL, 62411

CMS ownership records associate this facility with St. John Lutheran Church · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating

5of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Lutheran Care Center, with 11 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include $19,208 in the current dataset.

CMS overall: 5; of 5
Health inspection: 4; of 5
Staffing: 5; of 5
Quality measures: 2; of 5
Certified beds: 96; CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall

5 of 5

Health inspection

4 of 5

Staffing

5 of 5

Quality measures

2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5★

1★5★

Effingham Co. avg 3.5★Illinois avg 2.55★This facility

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology

Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

Citations on record

Higher severity (G–L)

From complaints

Infection control

Citations by inspection year

32023

42024

42025

Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21

Methodology

Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP): $19,208; 2 records
Payment denials: None
Reporting window: ~3 yrs; CMS-reported records

Fine and payment-denial timelines

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $19,208 total · Jul 26, 2024–Mar 28, 2025

Mar 28, 2025$11,190
Jul 26, 2024$8,018

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21

Methodology

CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS

On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)12.5%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.54%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.55%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology

The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

View ownership profile →

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organization	Role
Faith Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Holy Cross Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Immanuel Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John's Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John's Lutheran Church of Shelbyville	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Elca	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. Paul Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. Peter's Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Trinity Lutheran Church Nalc	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Zion Lutheran Church	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Aherin, Diane	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Behrns, Dorothy	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Biggs, Charles	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Blievernicht, Dennis	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bray, Frederick	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Corder, Kathryn	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Garbe, Vera	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Givens, Joann	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hanfland, Susan	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hanson, Deborah	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hastings, Jack	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Heiden, Douglas	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Heiden, Sandra	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Magnus, Twila	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Miller, Emily	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Opilka, John	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Reynolds, Beth	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schroeder, Kimberly	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stremming, Kurt	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stuckmeyer, Lea	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stuemke, Herb	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Tappendorf, Dwayne	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Traub, David	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Weiss, Phyllis	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wetherell, Diane	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Williams, Robert	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wyckoff, Gerald	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wyckoff, Kathy	CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Miller, Emily	CORPORATE OFFICER
Miller, Kevin	CORPORATE OFFICER
Soltwedel, Beverly	CORPORATE OFFICER
Stremming, Jeff	CORPORATE OFFICER
Wohltman, Norma	CORPORATE OFFICER
Ziegler, Garrett	CORPORATE OFFICER
Asbell, Mariya	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Carruthers, Shelby	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Clifton, Joni	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cornett, Alexis	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Feldhake, Dawn	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Harris, Samantha	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Herrmann, Krystle	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Huntley, Kathryn	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Milburn-Gehle, Marcia	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Miller, Emily	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mulvaney, Ronald	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Opilka, John	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Reeter, Tamyra	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Workman, Christine	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cliftonlarsonallen LLP	ADP OF THE SNF
Asbell, Mariya	ADP OF THE SNF
Carruthers, Shelby	ADP OF THE SNF
Clifton, Joni	ADP OF THE SNF
Cornett, Alexis	ADP OF THE SNF
Feldhake, Dawn	ADP OF THE SNF
Harris, Samantha	ADP OF THE SNF
Herrmann, Krystle	ADP OF THE SNF
Huntley, Kathryn	ADP OF THE SNF
Milburn-Gehle, Marcia	ADP OF THE SNF
Miller, Emily	ADP OF THE SNF
Mulvaney, Ronald	ADP OF THE SNF
Opilka, John	ADP OF THE SNF
Reeter, Tamyra	ADP OF THE SNF

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702 West Cumberland, Altamont

Effingham County · IL · 62411

96 certified beds39.0538, -88.7530

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lutheran Care Center's CMS rating?

Lutheran Care Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Lutheran Care Center located?

Lutheran Care Center is located at 702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL, 62411 in Effingham County, and CMS lists 96 certified beds.

Does Lutheran Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $19,208 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Lutheran Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Lutheran Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Lutheran Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 4 facilities in Effingham County, and 2.55 across Illinois. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Lutheran Care Center?

No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.

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Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN): 145380
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 96
Data snapshot: 2026-08-21

All 11 citation records

Date	CMS tag	Severity	Type	CMS deficiency status	Correction date
Sep 30, 2025	0880	D	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025	0912	B	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Oct 10, 2025
Sep 30, 2025	0689	J	Complaint	Past Non-Compliance	Sep 15, 2025
Mar 28, 2025	0689	G	Complaint	Past Non-Compliance	Mar 17, 2025
Nov 15, 2024	0600	D	Complaint	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Dec 13, 2024
Nov 15, 2024	0609	D	Complaint	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Dec 13, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	0689	G	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Aug 29, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	0880	E	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Aug 29, 2024
Jun 9, 2023	0689	D	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Jul 14, 2023
Jun 9, 2023	0759	D	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Jul 14, 2023
Jun 9, 2023	0912	B	Standard	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	Jul 14, 2023

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