Lutheran Care Center

702 West Cumberland, Altamont IL, 62411

Resident Review Score
9.1
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$5,323

For this area
$$$
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Lutheran Care Center is a nursing home in Altamont, IL, with 96 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Lutheran Care Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $5,323 and range up to $5,551 per month. The average price in the community is $5,437, which is more than the average cost of $3,720 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.7 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.2 hours with licensed nurses (0.9 by an RN and 0.3 by an LPN) and 2.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Lutheran Care Center. The two closest hospitals are St Anthonys Memorial Hospital, which is 12.0 miles away, and Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc, which is 24.5 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 5. The quality rating for this facility is 2 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Lutheran Care Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Activity Center
  • Beauty & Barber
  • Housekeeping

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(618) 483-6136

Pricing for Lutheran Care Center

$3,720Avg. Local Starting Price
Lutheran Care Center$5,323

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$3,887
  • In Champaign-Springfield-Decatur$3,720
  • In IL$4,950

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Resident Review Score
9.1
|
Most Loved
#1 in Altamont, IL
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved8
Loved0
Good0
Average0
Below Average1

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered high praise for its compassionate and skilled care across multiple levels, including independent senior living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. Reviewers consistently highlight the cleanliness of the facility, the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, and the comprehensive care provided to residents. Many appreciate the wide range of amenities offered, such as beautiful facilities, a variety of living spaces from apartments to villas, a chapel, and engaging activities for residents. The ability to cater to all faiths and the inclusive environment are also noted positively.
However, it's not without its challenges, as indicated by a review noting a resident can sometimes be difficult, yet the staff's dedication to providing for their needs and wants remains unwavering. The emphasis on creating a welcoming, homelike atmosphere where all residents feel valued and cared for is a recurring theme. The community's efforts in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care, along with its ability to provide a nurturing environment for both long-term and rehabilitating residents, are widely recognized. Despite the minor grievances, the overarching sentiment is one of gratitude and satisfaction with the level of care and the quality of life experienced by residents and their families.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Lutheran Care Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

96
102.7

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
2

Local Avg

health inspection

5
2.3

Local Avg

quality

2
2.5

Local Avg

staff

5
2.1

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
6.3

Local Avg

infection control citations

1
1.4

Local Avg

fines

0
3.7

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$136,304

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.3

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.5

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.1

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

37
54.2

Local Avg

registered nurses

10
54.3

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    LUTHERAN CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    145380

  • Provider SSA county code

    330

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 09, 1979

  • Type of council

    Both

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Lutheran Care Center

Pet Friendly
Activity Center
Beauty & Barber
Housekeeping

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

2 Total Complaints Reported

5 Health Standard Deficiencies

5 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

70 Current Occupants

96 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Trivia

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Barbershop & Beauty Shop

Housekeeping

Maintenance

Accommodations

Cable TV

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Care

Care Navigator Program

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Continuing Care

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Pain Management

Personalized Care Plans

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Weakness

Additional Features

Catholic

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 01/09/1979

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Neighborhood

Saint Louis University Hospital

Hospitals

St Anthonys Memorial Hospital

503 N Maple Street

Distance: 12.0 miles

Fayette County Hospital

7Th And Taylor

Distance: 19.4 miles

Shelby Memorial Hospital

200 S Cedar St

Distance: 24.6 miles

Churches

Lighthouse Baptist Church

2473 U.S. 40, Altamont

Distance: 0.3 miles

St Paul Evangelical Lutheran

2293 U.S. 40, Altamont

Distance: 0.5 miles

First Baptist Church

102 1st Baptist Drive, Altamont

Distance: 0.5 miles

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