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Artman Lutheran Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate hospice and end-of-life care. Still worth an in-person visit.

250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 1900261 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 31 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Artman Lutheran Home is highly regarded for its compassionate hospice and rehabilitation services, often providing a supportive environment during difficult transitions. However, families should be vigilant regarding the quality of daily care provided by nursing assistants and ensure all dietary restrictions are clearly communicated and monitored. We recommend asking for a detailed breakdown of all potential co-pays before signing any admission contracts.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

31 reviews on Google
Artman Lutheran Home receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's beautiful environment and compassionate nursing staff during hospice and long-term care. However, significant concerns exist regarding inconsistent care from nursing assistants, poor dietary management for residents with specific needs, and occasional communication failures regarding billing and co-pays.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate hospice and end-of-life care
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Professional and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy services

Concerns

  • Inconsistent or rude behavior from nursing assistants (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor dietary management and lack of accommodation for special diets (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of transparency regarding billing and co-pays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 34 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion shown during hospice and end-of-life care; how does the team support families during those sensitive transitions?
  • 2Could you tell us more about how the dietary team manages special nutritional needs or specific dietary restrictions for residents?
  • 3How do you ensure consistent and clear communication between the nursing staff and family members regarding daily updates or changes in care?
  • 4What is the process for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6How does the facility approach transparency regarding monthly billing, co-pays, and any unexpected care costs?

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Key Review Excerpts

Some of the aids were kind and attentive, while others were down right rude. Some carry themselves with an attitude and openly lazy. I was there everyday and saw it with my own eyes.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★☆☆

My sister was recently in Artman to rehab from surgery. She has celiac disease and is extremely sensitive to gluten. It was a rare meal that was actually complete and edible.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★☆☆

The administration was thorough in the admissions process. The nurses cared for my mother with dignity and benevolence.

Hospice family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 31 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.22hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.09hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
19%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Montgomery
25.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.1%
US
4.9%
PA
5.1%
Montgomery
4.0%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.1%
US
15.4%
PA
17.8%
Montgomery
12.7%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.3%
Better than Avg
Here
94.3%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Montgomery
90.0%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Montgomery
92.8%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.2%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Montgomery
19.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.4%
Better than Avg
Here
93.4%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Montgomery
73.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.4%
Better than Avg
Here
85.4%
US
79.7%
PA
68.7%
Montgomery
71.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Montgomery
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)
3 complaint-triggered

Artman Lutheran Home has 19 deficiencies across 5 surveys with 3 complaint-triggered incidents where families filed reports about care planning and daily living assistance. The facility shows recurring issues with infection control policies, care planning, and nutrition services. Most deficiencies have been corrected, though vaccination policy problems persisted across multiple surveys, suggesting some ongoing compliance challenges.

Dec 11, 2025Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

May 23, 2025Routine
6
0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0909Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Aug 23, 2024Routine
6
0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0807Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

0882Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Jun 13, 2024Complaint
2
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Oct 13, 2023Routine
4
0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Artman Lutheran Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Liberty Lutheran Services

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bortz, BeverlyOfficer / DirectorBreckenridge, LindaOfficer / DirectorFernandez-Miller, AnnabelleOfficer / DirectorHimler, JamesOfficer / DirectorMatthias-Long, WayneOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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