Safety Report: Saint Luke Lutheran Home
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (32) than in the cycle before (36).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 6 | March 10, 2026; November 24, 2025; August 4, 2025; March 10, 2025; January 30, 2023; February 6, 2020 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 4 | March 10, 2026; August 4, 2025; May 12, 2025; January 30, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 4 | March 10, 2026; January 5, 2026; September 11, 2025; February 6, 2020 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F921) | 3 | March 10, 2026; August 4, 2025; May 12, 2025 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 3 | March 10, 2026; August 4, 2025; February 6, 2020 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | March 10, 2026; September 11, 2025; February 6, 2020 |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F761) | 3 | March 10, 2026; January 30, 2026; February 6, 2020 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 3 | March 10, 2026; October 14, 2025; February 6, 2020 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 3 | March 10, 2026; August 4, 2025; January 30, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 3 | March 10, 2026; January 30, 2026; September 11, 2025 |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (F835) | 2 | March 10, 2026; August 4, 2025 |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F730) | 2 | March 10, 2026; February 6, 2020 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 2 | March 10, 2026; September 11, 2025 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | March 10, 2026; November 24, 2025 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | March 10, 2026; August 4, 2025 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | March 10, 2026; May 12, 2025 |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F583) | 2 | March 10, 2026; January 5, 2026 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | September 11, 2025; May 12, 2025 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | August 4, 2025; January 30, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F578) | 2 | August 4, 2025; February 6, 2020 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 44 days, starting August 12, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | Fine | $97,793 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
March 10, 2026 — 23 citations
January 30, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 5, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 24, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
October 14, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 11, 2025 — 7 citations · complaint investigation
August 4, 2025 — 17 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 12, 2025 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
March 10, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 30, 2023 — 6 citations (includes serious)
February 6, 2020 — 11 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare