LUTHERAN CARE CENTER
702 WEST CUMBERLAND, Altamont, IL 62411
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LUTHERAN CARE CENTER Compares
LUTHERAN CARE CENTER is a 96-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Altamont, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.5%) is below the Illinois average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LUTHERAN CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LUTHERAN CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Altamont.
What keeps LUTHERAN CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LUTHERAN CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.2% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LUTHERAN CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LUTHERAN CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 96 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LUTHERAN CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LUTHERAN CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Altamont
Altamont sits in Effingham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,973 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $59,932
- Median home value
- $151,700
Demographics for Effingham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Altamont.
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