B86

LUTHERAN HOME

Grade B 86/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

160

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

7500 W NORTH AVE, WAUWATOSA, WI 53213
4142586170

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.93h
LPN
0.96h
CNA
2.42h
Total
4.32h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

BUKOWY, ELIZABETH

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2014

CAVERS, KATHRYN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2012

CLAUSEN, HENRIK

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2021

PINGEL, LINDSAY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2025

SWARTZ BARTLETT, CAREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2014

TETTENBORN, JAYNE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2021

DENOR, JIM

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2021

EHN, DIANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2021

HODAN, MIKE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

KEBBEKUS, BEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2021

KRIETE, LINDSEY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

MUELLER, GARY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2021

PEDERSEN, HARRIET

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2018

PINGEL, LINDSAY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2025

RAASCH, RANDY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

REARDON, TIM

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2019

ROSENBERG, PAUL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2021

SANDSTROM, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2021

SURMA, KRISTINA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2021

TRISKA WIEMER, KATIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

CAVERS, KATHRYN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2012

CLAUSEN, HENRIK

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2021

EHN, DIANE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2021

SANDSTROM, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2021

SURMA, KRISTINA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2021

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)

June 10, 2025Health10 deficiencies
0628EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0641BNo harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 10, 2025
February 4, 2025Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 4, 2025
March 14, 2024Health7 deficiencies
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2024
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2024
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2024
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2024
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2024
October 19, 2023Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 17, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 17, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LUTHERAN HOME?

LUTHERAN HOME in WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 86.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LUTHERAN HOME?

LUTHERAN HOME has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LUTHERAN HOME have?

LUTHERAN HOME has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does LUTHERAN HOME have?

LUTHERAN HOME has 160 certified beds with approximately 128 current residents (80% occupancy). The facility is located at 7500 W NORTH AVE, WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin 53213. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.