Artman Lutheran Home

250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 (opens Google Maps) · Montgomery County · (215) 643-6333· 61 certified beds · avg 54 residents/day · certified since Mar 3, 1994 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected May 11, 2026

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)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →

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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

May 11, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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. F-0610
May 11, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684
May 11, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. F-0689

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 11, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0610
May 11, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684
May 11, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689
Dec 11, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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 · F-0656
May 23, 2025	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0585
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0609
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0610
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0887
May 23, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0909
Aug 23, 2024	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0656
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide residents with enough to drink, or with drinks matching their needs and preferences, to keep them properly hydrated. · F-0807
Aug 23, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not designate a qualified infection preventionist — a trained person responsible for running the infection prevention and control program. · F-0882
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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 · F-0677
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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 · F-0684

Inspection trend by year

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

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2024

2025

2026

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

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)

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

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

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityPennsylvania averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

5.05

3.94

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

1.14

0.80

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

4.51

3.58

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.39 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

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

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

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

Showing 20 of 44 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 24 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.

Questions to ask on your visit

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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?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 37% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 44 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Montgomery, PA — 58 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Brookside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center — Roslyn, PA · overall 3/5
Chestnut Hill Lodge Health and Rehab Ctr — Wyndmoor, PA · overall 1/5abuse
Dock Terrace — Lansdale, PA · overall 5/5
Edgehill Nursing and Rehab Cen — Glenside, PA · overall 2/5
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center — Elkins Park, PA · overall 3/5
Elm Terrace Gardens — Lansdale, PA · overall 5/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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

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Visit checklist — Artman Lutheran Home

250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 · (215) 643-6333

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 plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 37% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 44 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

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)