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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. The latest standard survey recorded 12 findings, above the SD average of 6.8. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Luther Manor receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive care for long-term residents. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns regarding poor food quality, slow response times to call buttons, and issues with noise management and personal property security.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff was always there for mom and me, willing to answer questions and do what was necessary to make her as happy and comfortable as possible! The Luther Manor team created a family atmosphere that included us both.”
“I received post surgical rehab at Luther Manor. I had great care from a wonderful staff. I would recommend this facility!”
“Also, my food was often late and cold and the nurses are slow to respond to the call button. I get that you're short staff but when it's a ba”
Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has faced multiple complaint-triggered deficiencies, with families filing reports that led to four citations in recent surveys. The most recurring issues involve treatment and care quality, safety hazard prevention, and care planning. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems with providing appropriate treatment according to care orders and maintaining safe environments suggests ongoing challenges that merit careful consideration during your visit.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 5, 2026
$70,980
Fine
Jun 18, 2025
$9,620
Fine
Oct 17, 2024
$11,466
Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor
nonprofit
Good Samaritan Society
92 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 57 of 88
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fluit, Joel
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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