01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-09-30 | 3 | 2025-09-30 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-07-26 | 5 | 2024-07-26 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-06-09 | 3 | 2023-06-09 | 7 |
CMS CCN 1453802026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Lutheran Care Center
702 West Cumberland · Altamont, IL 62411 · Effingham County
Certified beds96CMS provider file
Recent citation rows26current CMS citation release
Penalty rows3current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
26 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-09-30 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-09-15 · complaint2025-09-30 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-312025-09-30 · HEALTHF0912Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-102025-09-30 · FIREK0341Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-092025-09-30 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-092025-09-30 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-092025-09-30 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-092025-03-28 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-03-17 · complaint2024-11-15 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-13 · complaint2024-11-15 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-13 · complaint2024-07-26 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-292024-07-26 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-292024-07-26 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-052024-07-26 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-07-26 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-032024-07-26 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-052023-06-09 · FIREE0026Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-132023-06-09 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-302023-06-09 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-142023-06-09 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-142023-06-09 · HEALTHF0912Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-142023-06-09 · FIREK0133Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-312023-06-09 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-062023-06-09 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-2903 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | Fine | $17,345 | 0 |
| 2025-03-28 | Fine | $11,190 | 0 |
| 2024-07-26 | Fine | $8,018 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 02/20/2012
- IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 07/23/2012
- ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 04/28/2003
- ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 11/28/2011
- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SHELBYVILLEOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH NALCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- ZION LUTHERAN CHURCHOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5% · since 10/01/1980
- AHERIN, DIANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/25/2021
- BEHRNS, DOROTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.51per resident day
RN hours0.72per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.16per resident day
Staff turnover20.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Illinois ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.