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
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 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.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

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

This facility 5
15
Effingham Co. avg 3.5Illinois avg 2.55This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Effingham Co. avg: 3.5. Illinois avg: 2.55.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · 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.

11
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
42024
42025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

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)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $19,208 total · Jul 26, 2024–Mar 28, 2025
  1. Mar 28, 2025$11,190
  2. Jul 26, 2024$8,018

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

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 2026-07-17

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 2026-07-17 · 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.

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 / organizationRole
Faith Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Holy Cross Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Immanuel Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John's Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. John's Lutheran Church of Shelbyville5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Elca5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. Paul Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
St. Peter's Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Trinity Lutheran Church Nalc5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Zion Lutheran Church5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Aherin, DianeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Behrns, DorothyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Biggs, CharlesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Blievernicht, DennisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Bray, FrederickCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Corder, KathrynCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Garbe, VeraCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Givens, JoannCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hanfland, SusanCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hanson, DeborahCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hastings, JackCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Heiden, DouglasCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Heiden, SandraCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Magnus, TwilaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Miller, EmilyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Opilka, JohnCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Reynolds, BethCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schroeder, KimberlyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stremming, KurtCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stuckmeyer, LeaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Stuemke, HerbCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Tappendorf, DwayneCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Traub, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Weiss, PhyllisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wetherell, DianeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Williams, RobertCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wyckoff, GeraldCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wyckoff, KathyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Miller, EmilyCORPORATE OFFICER
Miller, KevinCORPORATE OFFICER
Soltwedel, BeverlyCORPORATE OFFICER
Stremming, JeffCORPORATE OFFICER
Wohltman, NormaCORPORATE OFFICER
Ziegler, GarrettCORPORATE OFFICER
Asbell, MariyaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Carruthers, ShelbyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Clifton, JoniOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cornett, AlexisOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Feldhake, DawnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Harris, SamanthaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Herrmann, KrystleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Huntley, KathrynOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Milburn-Gehle, MarciaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Miller, EmilyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mulvaney, RonaldOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Opilka, JohnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Reeter, TamyraOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Workman, ChristineOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cliftonlarsonallen LLPADP OF THE SNF
Asbell, MariyaADP OF THE SNF
Carruthers, ShelbyADP OF THE SNF
Clifton, JoniADP OF THE SNF
Cornett, AlexisADP OF THE SNF
Feldhake, DawnADP OF THE SNF
Harris, SamanthaADP OF THE SNF
Herrmann, KrystleADP OF THE SNF
Huntley, KathrynADP OF THE SNF
Milburn-Gehle, MarciaADP OF THE SNF
Miller, EmilyADP OF THE SNF
Mulvaney, RonaldADP OF THE SNF
Opilka, JohnADP OF THE SNF
Reeter, TamyraADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Effingham County.

702 West Cumberland, Altamont
Effingham County · IL · 62411
96 certified beds39.0538, -88.7530

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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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.

How can I verify Lutheran Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Lutheran Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
145380
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
96
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 11 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Sep 30, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 20250912BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 30, 20250689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceSep 15, 2025
Mar 28, 20250689GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMar 17, 2025
Nov 15, 20240600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 13, 2024
Nov 15, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 13, 2024
Jul 26, 20240689GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2024
Jul 26, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2024
Jun 9, 20230689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 14, 2023
Jun 9, 20230759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 14, 2023
Jun 9, 20230912BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 14, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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