The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED
ARLINGTON HTS, IL · Medicare-certified · 354 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
4 of 5 overall
LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED (Arlington Hts, IL) has a 4 out of 5 overall star rating, with strong staffing and quality scores (5 stars each) but a weaker 2-star health inspection rating. It also had $102,869 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, while reported nurse staffing was 4.08 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0808 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $102,869recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0808.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71
- Nurse aides
- 2.25
- Weekend nursing
- 3.80
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
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
20.6%10.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%2.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.7%1.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.3%4.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.6%5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%15.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.6%19.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.7%5.4%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
—90.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.2%95.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—34.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.7%74.2%Improving
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, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $48,620 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $40,339 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,910 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 6 fines · $164,159 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $48,620
Federal fine
Apr 30, 2025
- $40,339
Federal fine
Nov 7, 2024
- $13,910
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2024
- $14,050
Federal fine
Feb 29, 2024
- $13,258
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2023
- 7 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 24, 2023
- $33,982
Federal fine
May 24, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 212.2 residents on an average day (60% of 354 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.