Lutheran Care Center

What Lutheran Care Center does

Lutheran Care Center Corporation is a faith-based, nonprofit continuing-care retirement community headquartered on a single campus at 702 West Cumberland Road in Altamont, Illinois, owned and governed by a network of 20 Lutheran congregations across southeastern Illinois. Originally built in 1969 by Dr. D.G. Huelskoetter as Pleasant Acres Nursing Home, the facility was acquired by the area's Lutheran churches on October 1, 1980 and rebranded as Lutheran Care Center; it operates wholly-owned subsidiaries including a 96-bed Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility (the core product), 16-unit Luther Terrace senior apartments, Luther Villas independent single-family and duplex housing, and the LCC Kids Enrichment Center licensed childcare facility with capacity for 50 children.

The service portfolio is delivered from the unified Altamont campus and includes 24-hour licensed nursing care, physical/occupational/speech/respiratory rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient), an Alzheimer's and dementia program branded "Heart to Heart," an interfaith chapel hosting approximately five weekly services across denominations, and a 2,240-square-foot Family Gathering Center for resident and community events. Technology is limited to conventional healthcare-delivery infrastructure: electronic medical records, emergency call systems, and standard rehabilitation therapy equipment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold packs, and lower-extremity whirlpool. There are no proprietary software platforms, apps, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The revenue model blends Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, long-term care insurance, and hospice reimbursements for skilled nursing; private-pay monthly rentals for Luther Terrace; private-pay or endowment/lease arrangements for Luther Villas; private-pay and Project Child subsidy for childcare; usage-based outpatient therapy; and recurring donations/memorials, Thrivent Choice Dollars, and planned-giving vehicles. The go-to-market is community-led: direct-to-consumer via the website and Facebook page, plus referrals generated by the 20 owning Lutheran congregations and word-of-mouth in southeastern Illinois. The facility achieved five-star skilled care certification in 2019 and is a member of Leading Age of Illinois.

Name

Lutheran Care Center

Legal name

Lutheran Care Center Corporation

Website

https://altamontlcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lutheran Care Center is a faith-based, nonprofit continuing-care retirement community in Altamont, Illinois, owned by 20 Lutheran churches. It operates a 96-bed skilled nursing facility, 16 senior apartments, independent housing, a 50-child licensed childcare center, and outpatient rehabilitation for southeastern Illinois residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Nursing and Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with Memory Care (HLADACAD), Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Senior living apartments
• Independent senior housing
• Rehabilitation therapy services
• Licensed childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Altamont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Skilled Nursing Facility Revenue: Revenue from 96-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility. Accepts Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, Private Pay, Long Term Care Insurances, and Hospice services. Daily rates cover nursing care, therapy services, meals, and activities.
2. Senior Living Apartments: Luther Terrace operates 16 senior living apartments (4 studios, 12 one-bedroom) offering independent living with supportive services. Revenue generated through private pay arrangements.
3. Independent Housing: Luther Villas provides single family and duplex homes for independent seniors. Revenue from private pay, endowment plans, or lease agreements.
4. Child Care Services: LCC Kids Enrichment Center provides licensed childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years. Revenue from private pay and Project Child subsidy program. Capacity of 50 children.
5. Outpatient Therapy Services: Rehabilitation services provided to community members on outpatient basis including physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy. Referred by physicians.
6. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Faith-based donations through memorials, contributions, wills, life insurance, retirement plans, life estate trusts, gift annuities, and Tree of Life dedication program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lutheran Care Center operates a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community in Altamont, Illinois. Its core offering is a 96-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility delivering 24-hour licensed nursing care, rehabilitation services, and memory care, supplemented by Luther Terrace senior living apartments (16 units), Luther Villas independent housing, LCC Kids licensed childcare, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.

Product overview

Lutheran Care Center is a not-for-profit, faith-based continuing care retirement community offering a continuum of living options. The portfolio includes Lutheran Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility) as the core 96-bed skilled nursing product, supplemented by Luther Terrace (16 senior apartments) and Luther Villas (single-family/duplex homes) for independent living, plus LCC Kids Enrichment Center for childcare services. Additional amenities include Rehabilitation Services (physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy), an on-site Chapel, and a Family Gathering Center for events. The organization is owned by 20 Lutheran churches and operated as a member of Leading Age of Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lutheran Care Center (Skilled Nursing Facility) A 96-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility providing 24-hour licensed nursing care, rehabilitation services, meals, activities, hospice partnerships, and memory care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term stays.
• Luther Terrace Senior Living Apartments 16 senior living apartments (4 studios and 12 one-bedroom units) offering independent living with supportive services including 24-hour emergency call system, medication monitoring, three meals daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and priority access to skilled nursing.
• Luther Villas Independent Housing Single family and duplex homes for seniors (one and two bedrooms, 876-1008 sq ft) featuring private pay, endowment plans, or lease agreements, with utilities, maintenance, lawn care, and attached garages included, plus priority access to Lutheran Care Center services.
• LCC Kids Enrichment Center Licensed year-round childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, capacity of 50 children, with developmentally appropriate curriculum, faith-based instruction, low teacher-to-child ratios, and bus pickup/drop-off service from Altamont District #10.
• Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive therapy services including inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy available to residents and community members, with physician referral accepted for outpatient services.
• Family Gathering Center Event Rentals 2,240 square foot private event space with round tables seating 50 people, fireplace sitting area, sunroom, fully equipped kitchen, and handicap-accessible canopy entrance, available for reservation by residents, families, and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five-star skilled care facility certification achieved in 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• 20 Lutheran Congregations (Ownership Network)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 1980Twenty Lutheran churches own and support Lutheran Care Center Corporation as a non-profit organization. Board formed by members of 20 congregations to oversee business and affairs. Includes: Faith Lutheran Church (Shumway), Grace Lutheran Church (Dieterich, Strasburg), Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Shelbyville, Vandalia), Immanuel Lutheran Church (Altamont, Augsburg), St. James Lutheran Church (Vandalia), St. John's Lutheran Church (Dieterich, Effingham, Louisville, Shelbyville), St. Paul ELCA Lutheran Church (Altamont), St. Paul Blue Point Lutheran Church (Altamont), St. Paul Lutheran Church (Strasburg, Wheeler), St. Peter Lutheran Church (St. Peter), Trinity Lutheran Church (Shumway, Stewardson), Zion Lutheran Church (Altamont).
• Altamont PharmacycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides medication services to Lutheran Care Center skilled nursing facility. Medications are managed and dispensed through Altamont Pharmacy as part of the facility's in-house healthcare services.
• Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides laboratory services to Lutheran Care Center. Blood work and diagnostic testing conducted through this regional healthcare provider to support patient care and treatment plans.
• BioTech X-Ray Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides portable X-ray services to Lutheran Care Center. Enables diagnostic imaging to be performed at the facility for residents who cannot travel to external imaging centers.
• Local Hospice AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility partners with local hospice agencies to focus on quality of life for individuals and their families. Hospice services provided in coordination with skilled nursing care for end-of-life support.
• Leading Age of IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLutheran Care Center is a member of Leading Age of Illinois, an association representing nonprofit providers of aging services. Membership provides advocacy, resources, and professional development opportunities.
• Thrivent Financial for LutheransminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrivent Choice Program enables members to direct Choice Dollars to Lutheran Care Center, supplementing donations. No minimum gift required; provides financial support through member-directed grants.
• Altamont District #10minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides bus pick-up and drop-off services for school-age children attending LCC Kids Enrichment Center, ensuring transportation access for working families.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lutheran-Care-Center-1872266289722181
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lutheran-care-center-at-concord-vil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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