Registered name: KATHERINE LUTHER RESIDENTIAL HLTH CARE & REHAB
CLINTON, NY · Medicare-certified · 280 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
LutheranCare in Clinton, NY has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty, and $54,304 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.49 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, while quality measures are rated 4 stars.
Last inspection: May 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $54,304recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4877.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.58
Licensed practical nurses
0.92
Nurse aides
1.99
Weekend nursing
2.94
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.8%11%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.7%3.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%3.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.2%25%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.3%22.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.1%16.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.5%20%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.2%2.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.3%76.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $54,304 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,254 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $80,558 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 9, 2025
$54,304
Federal fine
May 24, 2024
$26,254
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Occupancy
150.9 residents on an average day (54% of 280 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.