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LutheranCare

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.4877 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $54,304 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $26,254 was recorded.

  6. 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.