Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 19 days.
Situated on Bethlehem Pike in Ambler, Pennsylvania, Artman Lutheran Home is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community operated by Artman Lutheran Home under owner Paul Engstrom. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
The 136-bed community has an occupancy rate of 73%. Residents stay an average of 35 days. The population is a mix of people recovering through short-term post-acute rehabilitation and those needing ongoing skilled nursing support.
Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 26 minutes of nursing care each day. This includes 1 hour and 13 minutes of care from registered nurses. The level of staffing supports direct clinical oversight and hands-on daily care.
Rehabilitation services, respite care, short-term rehabilitation programs, and personal care support are offered in the facility. These services make the home a great option for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay.
State inspections by the Pennsylvania Department of Health have identified areas involving safety, staffing requirements, sanitary conditions, and care quality. The facility is working through these findings as part of its plan of correction process. Families visiting the community should ask how these areas are managed and how they track improvements.
The home is located in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 90. Visiting family members can easily get around the surrounding area while walking.
Artman Lutheran Home is legally operated by Artman Lutheran Home.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Citations
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Total citations
| 46 | 63 | This facility has 27% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (46 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 27% better Rank #279 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 279th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
| 9.2 | 12.6 | This facility has 27% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 27% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 5.1 | 5.7 | This facility has 11% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5.1 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 11% better Rank #328 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 328th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 9 | 11 | This facility has had 18% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (9 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 18% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 8 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 78% | 73% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (78% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 5% worse Rank #347 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 347th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better Rank #1 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.4 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better |
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Last Health inspection on May 2025
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,007 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 37 | 83 | 14,732 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,299 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 19 | 32 | 4,272 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,122 | 86 | 93% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 830 | 74 | 80% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 805 | 70 | 76% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 532 | 63 | 68% | 6.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 1 | 2 | 450 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 430 | 67 | 73% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 423 | 58 | 63% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 55 | 60% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 398 | 53 | 58% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 180 | 24 | 26% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 6 | 7% | 5.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 14% | 1.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Artman Lutheran Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 19 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ambler's city center to Artman Lutheran Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Freedom Village at Brandywine | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Coatesville | - | 60 | A+ | 9 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Souderton Mennonite Homes | NH AL MC RC | Souderton | - | 154 | - | 31 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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| Artman Lutheran Home | NH AL MC RC SNF | Ambler | - | 136 | - | 90 | - |
Artman Lutheran Home has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to PA state health department records, Artman Lutheran Home's license number is 127780.
According to PA state health department records, Artman Lutheran Home's license expires on February 8, 2027.
Artman Lutheran Home's occupancy is 73%.
Artman Lutheran Home is registered as a non-profit in PA.
Artman Lutheran Home has 136 beds.
Artman Lutheran Home has had 46 recently reported citations.
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