Starfile / Indiana

HAMMOND-WHITING CARE CENTER

1000 114TH ST, WHITING, IN 46394 · CCN 155423

Inspection history vs Indiana & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Facilities in chain

194

Chain avg overall

3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (57)1 actual harm

1. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-09-16 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-09-16 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-16 · Health · corrected 2025-10-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-06 · Health · corrected 2025-06-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. CF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for minimal harm

16. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-10-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-06 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2023-12-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-08-09 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2023-08-09 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-08-09 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Actual harm

38. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-08-09 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-08-09 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2023-06-21 · Health · corrected 2023-07-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-06-21 · Health · corrected 2023-07-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for minimal harm

53. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2022-10-25 · Health · corrected 2022-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.