Lutheran Home at Kane, the

100 High Point Drive · Kane, PA · 16735 · 8148376707

90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 80
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 78
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.683.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.950.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.43≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year38%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (6 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025

    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.

    Corrected January 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024

    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.

    Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 31, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 31, 2024

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Corrected March 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395816 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.