Nursing home
Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)
601 Lutz Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 · Map
Non profit - Corporation · 19 certified beds
Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Bloomington, Illinois. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.49 hours per resident per day, above the Illinois average of 3.49. Its most recent inspection on Aug 1, 2024 cited 14 deficiencies.
- 1 fine totaling $10,000In CMS records: 1 total penalty.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) compares
This facility vs. the Illinois and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Illinois avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.49 | 3.49 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 1.46 | 0.73 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.60 | 2.13 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.5% | 45.7% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 14.0 | 12.1 | 9.5 | above avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
- Every deficiency from the November 5, 2025 inspection was corrected by December 5, 2025
Penalties in CMS records: 1 fine totaling $10,000, 1 total penalty.
What inspectors found at Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Nov 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 1, 2024 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 601 Lutz Road
Bloomington, IL 61704 - CMS certification #
- 146184
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 19
- Avg residents/day
- 17.0
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 2017-10-01
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
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Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Normal. 3.7 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Westminster Village, Bloomington. 3.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Osf Home Health-Eastern Region, Bloomington. 5.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 2.0 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 61704 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc - Mclean County, Bloomington, 4.6 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fmc - Normal Dialysis, Normal, 5.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 9 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 61704.
Osf Hospice - Eastern Region, office in Bloomington, 5.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Empowerme Medical Group PC, Bloomington. 7.1 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively high. By hazard: hurricane very low, inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado very high, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively moderate. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) a good nursing home?
CMS gives Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) staffed?
Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) reports 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Illinois average of 3.49.
Has Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 14 deficiencies.
How many beds does Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) have?
Luther Oaks (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) is certified for 19 beds.