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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Luther Oaks

601 Lutz Road, Bloomington, IL 61704

Luther Oaks, a 19-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Bloomington, IL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #95 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding 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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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#95 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.91
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
21
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Luther Oaks, a 19-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Bloomington, IL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #95 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#95 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
3.91
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
21
Inspection findings · 1 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 666 IL 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

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146184
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
19
Residents
17
In Hospital
No
County
Mc Lean
Last Inspection
Aug 1, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.91 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.24 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.42
CNA Hours
2.26
Total Nursing Hours
3.91 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
61.5%
RN Turnover
57.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Luther Oaks

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Luther Oaks ranks #95 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Luther Oaks operates 19 certified beds in Bloomington, IL with approximately 17 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 21 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 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. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.91 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 1.24 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Luther Oaks falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 61.5% (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 (21 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 5, 2025 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: Dec 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 5, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 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: Sep 15, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 1, 2024 Tag: 0801

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 17, 2024 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: Feb 21, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 21, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 29, 2024 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: Feb 21, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 2, 2023 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 22, 2022 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 22, 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: Jul 7, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 22, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 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 6.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.7% 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 12.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% 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 10.4% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 18.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 15.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 95.8% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Luther Oaks, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Luther Oaks

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 IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 19 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. 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 Luther Oaks?
Luther Oaks has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Luther Oaks rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Luther Oaks ranks 95th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#95 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Luther Oaks?
Luther Oaks reports 3.91 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.24 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 61.5%.
How many beds does Luther Oaks have?
Luther Oaks has 19 certified beds with approximately 17 residents. The facility is located at 601 Lutz Road, Bloomington, IL 61704.
Does Luther Oaks have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Luther Oaks has 21 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Luther Oaks received any fines or penalties?
No, Luther Oaks has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Luther Oaks?
Luther Oaks is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Luther Oaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Luther Oaks was on Aug 1, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Luther Oaks?
Luther Oaks 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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