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Lutheran Home for the Aged

800 West Oakton Street, Arlington Hts, IL 60004 · Cook County

Discover Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab in a trusted senior community.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 60% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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One of Arlington Hts's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Lutheran Home for the Aged is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Arlington Hts, IL, with 354 certified beds and an average of about 212 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.08 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.12 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $130,177 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.08 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•12 deficiencies at last survey
•$130,177 in federal fines

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Arlington Hts for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 354
Avg. residents/day: 212
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 145739

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Chicago prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.08; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.12; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 26.7%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 12
Federal fines: 5 ($130,177)
Total penalties: 5
Last standard survey: 2024-11-21
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (52 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-16Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-07-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-07-02Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-05-14Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-04-30Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

2025-02-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

2025-02-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2024-11-21Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-04-30	Fine	$48,620
2024-11-07	Fine	$40,339
2024-10-02	Fine	$13,910
2024-02-29	Fine	$14,050
2023-10-10	Fine	$13,258

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

800 West Oakton Street, Arlington Hts, IL

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.4

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Common questions about Lutheran Home for the Aged

How much does Lutheran Home for the Aged cost?

Lutheran Home for the Aged does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Arlington Hts, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Lutheran Home for the Aged's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Lutheran Home for the Aged 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Lutheran Home for the Aged?

Staff provide about 4.08 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Lutheran Home for the Aged?

Lutheran Home for the Aged has 52 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Lutheran Home for the Aged have availability?

Typically 60% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Lutheran Home for the Aged offer?

Lutheran Home for the Aged in Arlington Hts, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 354 beds.

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