LUTHERAN CARE CENTER
702 WEST CUMBERLAND, Altamont, IL 62411
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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 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.5%) is below the Illinois average of 21.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 96 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 44% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.5% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (43% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.0% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1% (31% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
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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