LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED

Lutheran Home for the Aged is a long-term care facility located at 800 West Oakton Street in Arlington Heights, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP code 60004. The facility operates 354 certified beds and is classified under non-profit, church-related ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Lutheran Home for the Aged holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, indicating results below the national average in that category. Health inspection ratings reflect findings from on-site state surveys, including the frequency and severity of any deficiencies cited during inspection cycles. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels that are above the national average when adjusted for resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, indicating that the facility's performance on clinical quality indicators, such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and functional decline, is above the national average. Lutheran Home for the Aged accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a range of residents depending on eligibility. As a church-related non-profit facility, it operates under a governance structure distinct from for-profit and government-owned facilities. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (847) 253-3710 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance or financial assistance programs that may be available. In the context of national benchmarks, this facility's overall 4-star rating places it above the 3.0-star national average. The staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 5 stars, represent performance in the top tier nationally across those domains. The health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, which is a factor that families and care coordinators may wish to investigate further by reviewing the facility's detailed inspection history through the CMS Care Compare database. Taken together, the ratings present a mixed profile, with notable strengths in staffing and clinical quality alongside below-average health inspection results.