Non profit - Church related ·
61 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Artman Lutheran Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Ambler, Pennsylvania. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.88 hours per resident per day, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. Its most recent inspection on May 23, 2025 cited 7 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Artman Lutheran Home compares
This facility vs. the Pennsylvania and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Pennsylvania avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.88
3.89
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.20
0.78
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.75
2.20
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
30.2%
46.6%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
7.0
10.1
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.88
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.20
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.92
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.75
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.42
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
30.2%
Registered Nurses
6.7%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
May 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
7
Total Deficiencies Found
32
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Artman Lutheran Home
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
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 11, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · May 23, 2025
Potential for harm
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.Environmental Deficiencies · May 23, 2025
Potential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection Control Deficiencies · May 23, 2025
Potential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · May 23, 2025
Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · May 23, 2025
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights Deficiencies · May 23, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 23, 2024
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 23, 2024
About This Facility
Address
250 North Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002
CMS Certification #
395922
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
61
Avg Residents/Day
55.9
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1994-03-03
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Artman Lutheran Home an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Artman Lutheran Home reports 4.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 7 deficiencies.
Artman Lutheran Home is certified for 61 beds.
Admissions at Artman Lutheran Home
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (215) 643-6333. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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