LUTHERAN HOME — Nursing Home in WAUWATOSA, WI
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 160 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 129.9 |
| CMS Certification Number | 525545 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.26 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.91 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LUTHERAN HOME had 10 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (June 10, 2025).
Inspection Findings — June 10, 2025
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level E)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level B)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — July 10, 2025
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — July 10, 2025
Lutheran Home is a 160-bed nursing home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident day, above the Wisconsin average of 4.2. Its most recent inspection, in June 2025, cited 10 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing is a relative strength, running a bit above the state average, which suggests residents get more nursing time than at many local homes. It would be reasonable to ask how the facility has addressed the recent findings about pressure ulcer care and resident assessments to prevent new wounds and ensure accurate care plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LUTHERAN HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LUTHERAN HOME is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LUTHERAN HOME's CMS star rating?
LUTHERAN HOME has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LUTHERAN HOME?
LUTHERAN HOME reports 4.26344 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LUTHERAN HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LUTHERAN HOME had 10 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LUTHERAN HOME have?
LUTHERAN HOME has 160 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ST ANNE'S SALVATORIAN CAMPUS — 1/5 — 2.0 mi
- ST CAMILLUS HEALTH CENTER — 3/5 — 2.3 mi
- Milwaukee Health and Rehab — 2/5 — 2.9 mi
- LUTHER MANOR — 1/5 — 3.1 mi
- RESOLVE AT WEST ALLIS RESPIRATORY AND REHAB — 1/5 — 3.2 mi
- CONGREGATIONAL HOME, INC — 4/5 — 4.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.