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Lutheran Care Center

702 West Cumberland, Altamont, IL 62411

Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(618) 483-6136

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,674

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,674
  • Average State Price: $6,348
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Lutheran Care Center Description

    Lutheran Care Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 12.2 miles outside the town of Effingham, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.1
    Lutheran Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 48 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Altamont
  • Ranking in State: 299 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews highlight the exceptional care provided at the senior living facility, noting the staff's dedication to ensuring residents have everything they need and want, even when they can be challenging. The team effort in caring for residents is consistently praised.

    Specific mentions of compassion and going above and beyond are noted, particularly in the care of residents under hospice, with staff members providing emotional support and comfort to both residents and their families.

    The cleanliness of the facility and the friendliness of the staff are recurrent themes in the reviews. The facility is described as super clean, with a caring staff that makes it a great place for loved ones.

    The welcoming atmosphere for visitors and residents alike is emphasized, with mentions of cheerful greetings and a friendly, hometown staff that accommodates all faiths. The facility is also noted for its beautiful structure, including a chapel, and offers a range of living options from skilled care to villas.

    Residents and their families express satisfaction with the care provided, mentioning that it feels like a wonderful place for parents who enjoy the meals and overall environment. However, there is a note of improvement needed in staff communication across different shifts.

    Overall, the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois, is highly recommended for its excellent care, beautiful facilities, and the compassionate, friendly staff, making it a preferred choice for senior living.


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    Health

    Outpatient Therapy

    Stroke

    Falls

    Weakness

    Orthopedic Injury

    Joint Replacement


    Activities

    Daily Housekeeping and Laundry Services

    Meaningful and Interesting Program of Activities

    Beauty & Barber Shop

    Lutheran Care Center Chapel

    Intergenerational Activities

    Ballroom


    Community Amenities

    Supportive Services

    Specialized Care

    Skilled Nursing

    Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

    Therapy Services

    Whirlpool


    Room Amenities

    All Utilities

    Fully Equipped Kitchen

    Individual Climate Controls

    Bi-weekly Housekeeping

    Hydration Station

    Ample Closet Space


    Dining

    Three Meals Daily

    Attractive Dining Room

    Snacks



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 9, 1979
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 96
    Total current residents: 46
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-23 2023-07-13 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2023-06-23 2023-06-30 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2023-06-23 2023-07-31 E Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2023-06-23 2023-07-06 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-06-23 2023-06-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-06-23 2023-07-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2023-06-23 2023-08-17 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-07-01 2022-07-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-07-01 2022-07-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-07-01 2022-07-29 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2022-07-01 2022-07-26 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-28 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-04-21 2021-06-03 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-09 2023-07-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-06-09 2023-07-14 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2023-06-09 2023-07-14 B Environmental Deficiencies Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
    2021-10-07 2021-11-12 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2022-06-17 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 D 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.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2021-04-23 2021-05-06 F Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Effingham which is 12.2 miles away and has a population of 12,604 (small town).
    • The average income is $56,973, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 32
      • Average Temperature: 56.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 147 days of rain, 21 days of snow and 196 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.75 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.69 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.78 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.23 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.64 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 185.0, Moderate Days 23.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Hobby Lobby
    11.8 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    11.9 miles away
    Farina Market
    15.3 miles away
    Aldi
    19.5 miles away
    County Market
    19.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Effingham
    11.9 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Centrue Bank
    11.7 miles away
    Teutopolis Sate Bank
    16.0 miles away
    Community Banks of Shelby County
    16.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital
    11.9 miles away
    Fayette County Hospital
    19.4 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Parks

    Schmidt Park
    0.2 miles away
    Gilbert Park
    0.6 miles away
    Heritage Park
    0.7 miles away
    Effingham County Fairgrounds
    0.9 miles away
    Ballard Nature Center
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Village Square Mall
    11.7 miles away

    Culture

    Effingham Performance Center
    11.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Iron Skillet Restaurant
    10.7 miles away
    Firefly Grill
    11.3 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    11.6 miles away
    Denny's
    11.6 miles away
    Formaggio Pizza Company
    11.6 miles away

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