CCN 395922

Artman Lutheran Home

250 NORTH BETHLEHEM PIKE, Ambler, PA 19002 · Montgomery County

Phone: (215) 643-6333
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Certified beds: 61
Residents per day: 53.8
Health citations: 17
Penalties: 0
Fines: 0 · $0
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 3 · short-stay 5.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

CMS has marked this home with the high-performing icon. The September 2026 Technical Users' Guide describes that icon for homes with fewer citations, higher staffing, and other quality indicators, shown in addition to the five-star rating. Selection criteria are in CMS memorandum QSO-26-14-NH.

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 3.11; 2.19; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 1.06; 0.91; 0.86
Registered nurse: 1.22; 0.79; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 5.39; 3.89; 3.86
Weekend total: 4.81; 3.53; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.95; 0.55; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 5.05. Adjusted RN hours: 1.14. Case-mix total: 4.09. Case-mix index: 1.494.

Total nursing staff turnover: 36.8%. RN turnover: 12.5%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials.

The Penalties file has no individual penalty rows for this CCN.

Cycle 1 standard survey: May 11, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 4. Cycle 1 total health score: 16.

Cycle 2 standard survey: May 23, 2025. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 8. Total weighted health survey score: 21.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 17 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

May 11, 2026

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 1, 2026
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 1, 2026
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 1, 2026

December 11, 2025

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F656	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 · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance

May 23, 2025

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F585	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F887	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F909	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025

August 23, 2024

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2024
F656	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2024
F804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2024
F807	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2024
F882	Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 15, 2024

June 13, 2024

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 5, 2024
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 5, 2024

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
CMS flags this provider as a continuing care retirement community.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: March 3, 1994.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Artman Lutheran Home?

Artman Lutheran Home has an overall rating of 5 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5, and the quality measure rating is 4.

How many health citations does CMS list for Artman Lutheran Home?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 17 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Artman Lutheran Home?

CMS reports 5.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.22 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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May 23, 2025

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F585	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F887	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025
F909	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 · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 30, 2025