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250 North Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002 · Montgomery County
All 2 nursing homes in Ambler, PA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 395922 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Artman Lutheran Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Artman Lutheran Home as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.29 hours per resident per day at Artman Lutheran Home, above the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 1.26 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.72 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 36.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Artman Lutheran Home: Medicare and Medicaid
Artman Lutheran Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Pennsylvania's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 11, 2026 and found 3 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 17 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 17 citations at Artman Lutheran Home across 5 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 17 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were infection control (4) and quality of life and care (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations" (tag F0883, level E, May 23, 2025). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 11, 2026 · 3 citations
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 11, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
May 23, 2025 · 6 citations
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DHonor 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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEducate 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.
DRegularly 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.
August 23, 2024 · 5 citations
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
DDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
June 13, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Questions to ask on a tour of Artman Lutheran Home
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 11, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Artman Lutheran Home
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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5.4 mi
Mercy Suburban Hospital NorristownEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 47m for patients treated and sent home
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