Nursing homeActive
Lutheran Care Center
702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL 62411618483613696 certified beds · 46 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
11
● 2● 6● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$36,553
3 fines
Last survey
2025-09-30
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | Standard | 111 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-28 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-15 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-26 | Standard | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-06-09 | Standard | 120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-15Record 145380-20250930-F689
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-31Record 145380-20250930-F880
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 145380-20250930-F912
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 145380-20250328-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-13Record 145380-20241115-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-13Record 145380-20241115-F609
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145380-20240726-F689
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 145380-20240726-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-14Record 145380-20230609-F689
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-14Record 145380-20230609-F759
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-14Record 145380-20230609-F912
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | Civil money penalty | $17,345 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-03-28 | Civil money penalty | $11,190 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-07-26 | Civil money penalty | $8,018 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.51
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.16
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover21%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover11%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.1% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 30.6% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 41.6% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. John Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. John's Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. John's Lutheran Church Of Shelbyville Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Elca Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. Paul Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| St. Peter's Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Nalc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Zion Lutheran Church Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Asbell, Mariya Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clifton, Joni Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cornett, Alexis Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feldhake, Dawn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Samantha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herrmann, Krystle Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Huntley, Kathryn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Milburn-Gehle, Marcia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Emily Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mulvaney, Ronald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opilka, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reeter, Tamyra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Workman, Christine Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aherin, Diane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Asbell, Mariya Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Behrns, Dorothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Biggs, Charles Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blievernicht, Dennis Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braasch, Susan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bray, Frederick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clifton, Joni Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Corder, Kathryn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cornett, Alexis Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feldhake, Dawn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Garbe, Vera Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Givens, Joann Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanfland, Susan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanson, Deborah Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Samantha Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hastings, Jack Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heiden, Douglas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heiden, Sandra Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herrmann, Krystle Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoffmeister, Cheryl Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Huntley, Kathryn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirchhoff, Mike Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Magnus, Twila Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Milburn-Gehle, Marcia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Emily Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Emily Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Emily Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mulvaney, Ronald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opilka, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Opilka, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reeter, Tamyra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reynolds, Beth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schroeder, Kimberly Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Soltwedel, Beverly Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stremming, Jeff Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stremming, Kurt Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuckmeyer, Lea Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Traub, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wetherell, Diane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Williams, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wohltman, Norma Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wyckoff, Gerald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wyckoff, Kathy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Illinois.
No county cost figures on file for Effingham.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Of St. Elmo St Elmo | 5.3 mi | 2026-06-12 | 4204 |
| Effingham Healthcare & Senior Living Effingham | 11.3 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0344 |
| Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center Effingham | 12.0 mi | 2026-06-01 | 074 |
| Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center Effingham | 11.9 mi | 2026-06-03 | 0225 |
| Fayette County Hospital Vandalia | 19.4 mi | 2026-01-16 | 051 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |