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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers

210 Lake Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers, a 168-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Orlando, FL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #601 of 691 rated homes in FL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#601 of 691
In-state rank among rated FL homes
4.03
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers, a 168-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Orlando, FL, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #601 of 691 rated homes in FL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#601 of 691
In-state rank among rated FL homes
4.03
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 694 FL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
105731
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
168
Residents
146
In Hospital
No
County
Orange
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 4.03 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.81 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.67
CNA Hours
2.56
Total Nursing Hours
4.03 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
41.7%
RN Turnover
37.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers ranks #601 of 691 rated nursing homes in FL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers operates 168 certified beds in Orlando, FL with approximately 146 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.03 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.81 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 41.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jun 4, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jun 4, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 29, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 21, 2022 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 21, 2022 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 21, 2022 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 21, 2022 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 12, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 22.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 4.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 18.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 86.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The FL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View FL registry
  • Peer homes near 168 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in FL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers?
Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers rank among nursing homes in FL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers ranks 601st among 691 rated nursing homes in FL (#601 of 691). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers?
Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers reports 4.03 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.81 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
How many beds does Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers have?
Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers has 168 certified beds with approximately 146 residents. The facility is located at 210 Lake Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801.
Does Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers received any fines or penalties?
No, Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers?
Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers was on Jan 8, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers?
Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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