Lutheran Care Center

Lutheran Care Center was recognized and ceritified in 1979 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Lutheran Care Center which is located in 702 West Cumberland Altamont, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Lutheran Care Center is being offered ceritified services and products in Illinois.
Address:   702 West Cumberland
       Altamont, IL 62411

Phone:   (618) 483-6136

County: Effingham
Federal Provider Number: 145380
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Tuesday, January 9, 1979 (45 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Lutheran Care Center
Ownership Type: Non Profit - Church Related
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
PersonEmma VerdeyenW-2 Managing Employee

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 96
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 70 (73% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: Yes
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0315 (Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, un)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0226 (Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, ident)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0458 (Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet fo)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Waiver Has Been Granted
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 17, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0048 (A written emergency evacuation plan.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, September 25, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0018 (Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0052 (An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0062 (Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0018 (Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0144 (Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0465 (Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staf)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 5, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 5, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0425 (Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 5, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0458 (Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet fo)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, June 28, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0226 (Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, ident)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 5, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 3, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, January 25, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0012 (Approved construction type or materials.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0066 (Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0011 (A two-hour-resistant firewall separation.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 30, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0211 (Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 30, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 12, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 17, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 12, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0282 (Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 17, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 12, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0458 (Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet fo)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 17, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0226 (Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, ident)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 3
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
6%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
16%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
4%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
17%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
94%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
93%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
14%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
8%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
24%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
37%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
81%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
2%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
82%
84%

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