Lutheran Home
7500 W North Ave · Wauwatosa, WI · 53213 · 4142586170
160 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 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 July 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B June 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 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 April 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525545 · certified since September 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.