LUTHERAN CARE CENTER in Altamont, IL has a 5-star overall rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. It reported 3.57 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and has had $19,208 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: September 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $19,208recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5732.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.71
Licensed practical nurses
0.46
Nurse aides
2.40
Weekend nursing
3.26
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
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
7.7%7.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.7%2.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.8%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.3%28.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—28.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
47.1%35.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.3%6.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.6%6.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.9%0%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,190 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,018 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $19,208 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 28, 2025
$11,190
Federal fine
Jul 26, 2024
$8,018
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
42.6 residents on an average day (44% of 96 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 47 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.