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Lutheran Home
7500 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Lutheran Home is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, certified for 160 beds and caring for about 128 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 8, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 37.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Milwaukee Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 38 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.5 | 44.1 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.4% | 52.4% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $65,881 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (32 in the county, 323 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Jun 2025, 14 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12 E ×5 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.4%, RNs 24.1%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.0% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.4% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.6% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Lutheran Home, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Wisconsin, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2025 |
| Wipfli LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2014 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Milwaukee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcastle Pl Bradford Ter Conv Ctr | Milwaukee | 40 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 40.0 | $90K | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Milwaukee Catholic Home | Milwaukee | 107 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 12.1 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Milwaukee Health and Rehab | Milwaukee | 95 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 22.1 | — | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Saint Johns On the Lake | Milwaukee | 27 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 51.9 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| St Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center | Milwaukee | 50 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 42.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Aria At Mitchell Manor | West Allis | 50 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 46.0 | $16K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Complete Care At Glendale West | Glendale | 94 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 40.4 | $11K | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Complete Care At Hales Corners | Hales Corners | 62 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 27.4 | $18K | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 32 facilities in Milwaukee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lutheran Home been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lutheran Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.