CMS data shows Lutheran Home For The Aged earning a D grade with a score of 52/100, placing it below most facilities in Illinois. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.
Staffing at Lutheran Home For The Aged is near the national average, with 4.12 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Lutheran Home For The Aged, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.12 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.11 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.64 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.37 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.84 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.87 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0689 Severity GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Sep 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Jul 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Jul 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0697 Severity GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Apr 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 3.8% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 18.1% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 0.2% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 5.9% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 7.7% | 7.5% | Average |
| New/worsened incontinence | 23.4% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
6 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $164,159
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -15 pts
- Fine deductions: -10 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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