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Lutheran Care Center
702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL 62411 · Effingham County · (618) 483-6136
Fewer inspection deficiencies (3) than 89% of nursing homes in Illinois. Rated #1 of 666 nursing homes in Illinois by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.5 — above the Illinois average of 3.45.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 45.6 |
| Ownership | Non-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.51 (Illinois average: 3.45) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.72 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.27 |
| Staff turnover | 20% |
| RN turnover | 11% |
| Most recent health inspection | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 3 (Illinois average: 12.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 32 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 3 fine(s) totaling $36,553 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 3 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.