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LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED

800 WEST OAKTON STREET, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60004
Score: 52 / 100

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

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 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

54
Total Deficiencies
Sep 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure 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 D
    Ensure 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 G
    Ensure 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 D
    Ensure 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 G
    Provide 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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
354
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14