Occupancy rate
38%
In line with Wisconsin averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Lutheran Home Adult Day Services
Nursing Home in Wisconsin
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Lutheran Home Adult Day Services
Nursing Home in Wisconsin
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
LUTHERAN HOME ADULT DAY SERVICES provides daytime care services for individuals with dementia, advanced age, or physical disabilities. The program aims to keep participants engaged in stimulating activities while providing caregivers with a much-needed break. Located in Wauwatosa, it serves families in the surrounding areas.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 67th out of 181 homes in Wisconsin.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 67th out of 181 homes in Wisconsin.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 30m per day
vs Wisconsin avg
+6%
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
50
Avg. Length of Stay
81 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
7 days
Private pay
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$29.9M
Operating deficit
-$1.7M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$29.9M
Operating deficit
-$1.7M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$16.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$31.5M
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Wisconsin averageOccupied beds
19 / 50
Average residents
54 per day
Facility TypeAdcc
IssuanceDecember 3, 1997
CountyMilwaukee
CMS Certification Number525545
The Lutheran Home Adult Day Services is administrated by Lutheran Home (the).
Accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Spa Bathing
Beauty/Barber Shop
Therapy Services
ActivitiesParticipants engage in various activities including baking, brain fitness, and field trips.
Specific ProgramsAdult Day Services, Intergenerational Programming, Child Care
Operating HoursMonday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Food DescriptionParticipants enjoy breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Meals IncludedYes
Meal ScheduleBreakfast, lunch, and snack provided.
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Inspection History
In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.
2 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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Latest inspection
Date
May 23, 2024
Follow Up1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Wisconsin average: 12 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for The Lutheran Home Adult Day Services
The most recent inspection on May 23, 2024, found Lutheran Home Adult Day Services in full compliance with no deficiencies. The prior inspection on March 20, 2024, cited one deficiency for failing to install smoke detectors in all activity rooms. Earlier reports did not list any complaints or enforcement actions, and no fines or license actions were noted in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not part of these inspections. The correction of the smoke detector issue by the follow-up inspection indicates improvement in addressing prior deficiencies.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Total health citations
20
Wisconsin average 27.3
Citations per inspection
5
Wisconsin average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
17% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
18 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jun 10, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jun 10, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 10, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 10, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 10, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 10, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jun 10, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jun 10, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
191
Employees
188
Contractors
3
Staff to resident ratio
1.50:1
38% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average ratio: 2.41:1
Avg staff/day
89
Average shift
7.4 hours
0% compared with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 7.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
59,726
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
33
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
93
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.2%
99 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 93 | 0 | 93 | 26,913 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 1 | 33 | 10,607 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,954 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,793 | 89 | 98% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,595 | 88 | 97% | 8.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,568 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,434 | 74 | 81% | 7.2 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,416 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,198 | 88 | 97% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,056 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 881 | 69 | 76% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 568 | 73 | 80% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 502 | 65 | 71% | 5.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 62 | 68% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 56% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 272 | 25 | 27% | 6.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 128 | 16 | 18% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 75 | 29 | 32% | 2.6 |
93 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
33 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
98%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
97%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
81%
3 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
70%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
97%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
76%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
80%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
66%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
68%
1 Administrator
% of Days
56%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
27%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
18%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
32%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
127
Medicare
32
25.2% of residents
Medicaid
61
48% of residents
Private pay or other
34
26.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.6
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.1
18% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.6%
28% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.3%
20% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
38.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
38.3%
47% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
69% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.9%
27% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.0%
26% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.2%
6% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.8%
64% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
13% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
12% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
55% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.8%
14% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Lutheran Home Adult Day Services based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
81.9%
↑ 3.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.7M
↓ ~$3.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$19.7M
↑ ~$988.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-5.8%
↓ 12.8pp vs 2022
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