Artman Lutheran Home

Name: Artman Lutheran Home
Address: 250 NORTH BETHLEHEM PIKE, Ambler, PA, 19002, US
Telephone: 2156436333

250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 · Montgomery County · 61 certified beds · avg 54 residents/day · certified since Mar 3, 1994

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.05

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (17)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
May 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
May 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Dec 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
May 23, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not regularly inspect bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails for safety, or the rails and mattresses were not attached safely to the frames.
Aug 23, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide residents with enough to drink, or with drinks matching their needs and preferences, to keep them properly hydrated.
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program.
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 3).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	7	E
2025	7	E
2026	3	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Pennsylvania avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.05	3.94	3.95	top 12% in Pennsylvania; top 12% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.14	0.80	0.69	top 16% in Pennsylvania; top 11% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.51	3.58	3.50	top 12% in Pennsylvania; top 12% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.95	0.56	0.48	top 11% in Pennsylvania; top 7% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.8	44.5	45.8	top 30% in Pennsylvania; top 28% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	12.5	39.9	42.9	top 6% in Pennsylvania; top 6% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.39, RN 1.22, weekend 4.81. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Church related

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Liberty Lutheran Services	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/01/2001
Abington Memorial Hospital	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2014
Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Bank of America Corp	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/16/2006
Barnum, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/10/2006
Barnum, John	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/10/2006
Barnum, John	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/10/2006
Bortz, Beverly	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/16/2013
Bortz, Beverly	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/16/2013
Breckenridge, Linda	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/18/2019
Breckenridge, Linda	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/18/2019
Fernandez-Miller, Annabelle	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Fernandez-Miller, Annabelle	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Fisher, Luanne	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/02/1977
Fisher, Luanne	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/02/1977
Fisher, Luanne	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/02/1977
Galante, Michael	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/13/2007
Galante, Michael	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/13/2007
Goldberg, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2014
Goldberg, Todd	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2014

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How do you handle COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff, and what happens during an outbreak?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395922.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Artman Lutheran Home

250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 · 2156436333

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How do you handle COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff, and what happens during an outbreak?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 395922 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)