LUTHERAN CARE CENTER

Lutheran Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 702 West Cumberland in Altamont, Illinois (ZIP code 62411), situated in Effingham County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 96 certified beds and is currently active. Lutheran Care Center holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three component measures. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, which is based on reported nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is derived from clinical data on resident health outcomes across multiple care categories. Each component rating is updated periodically by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as new data becomes available. Lutheran Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility may serve residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits, as well as those who qualify for Medicaid assistance through the state of Illinois. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility should confirm current payment policies and availability directly with the facility's admissions staff, as coverage details and bed availability may change over time. When compared against national benchmarks, Lutheran Care Center's overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing component, rated at 5 stars, also exceeds national norms, while the health inspection rating of 4 stars is above average. The quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, indicating an area where resident health outcome metrics are lower relative to other facilities nationwide. Taken together, the CMS data provides a structured reference point for comparing this facility to others in Illinois and across the country, though on-site visits and direct inquiry remain important steps in any care placement decision.