Lutheran Home
Nursing Home · Wauwatosa, WI
CMS certification number525545
Contact & location
7500 W North AveWauwatosa, WI 53213
Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 258-6170
- ZIP code
- 53213 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day
- 127.8 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- The Lutheran Home, INC.
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1994
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.28 (state 4.21 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.99 (state 0.99 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.53 (state 2.58 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.80 (state 3.77 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.4 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 24.1 (state 39.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-02-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2024-03-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-14 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-14 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-14 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-14 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-14 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-14 |
| 2024-03-14 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-14 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-19 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bukowy, Elizabeth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavers, Kathryn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clausen, Henrik (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pingel, Lindsay (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Wisconsin, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swartz Bartlett, Carey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tettenborn, Jayne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wipfli LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Denor, Jim (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehn, Diane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hodan, Mike (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kebbekus, Ben (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kriete, Lindsey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mueller, Gary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pedersen, Harriet (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pingel, Lindsay (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raasch, Randy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reardon, Tim (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rosenberg, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandstrom, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Surma, Kristina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Triska Wiemer, Katie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavers, Kathryn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clausen, Henrik (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehn, Diane (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandstrom, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Surma, Kristina (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Denor, Jim (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehn, Diane (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hodan, Mike (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kebbekus, Ben (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kriete, Lindsey (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mueller, Gary (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pedersen, Harriet (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Raasch, Randy (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reardon, Tim (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rosenberg, Paul (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandstrom, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Surma, Kristina (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Triska Wiemer, Katie (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bukowy, Elizabeth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavers, Kathryn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clausen, Henrik (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pingel, Lindsay (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swartz Bartlett, Carey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tettenborn, Jayne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lutheran Home?
Lutheran Home has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Wisconsin.
How many beds does Lutheran Home have?
It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 128 residents per day.
Has Lutheran Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Lutheran Home?
(414) 258-6170. The facility is located at 7500 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.