RENSSELAER CARE CENTER
1309 E GRACE ST, RENSSELAER, IN 47978 · CCN 155287
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 86.3
- Phone
- 2198664181
Inspection history vs Indiana & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Indiana avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-07 | 14 | 7.6 | 9.5 | +6.4 worse |
| 2 | 2024-02-23 | 13 | 7.9 | 9.8 | +5.1 worse |
| 3 | 2023-01-13 | 12 | 8.8 | 9.3 | +3.2 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 7 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 3 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.42 | 59.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.43 | 62.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.74 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $128,311
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (39)2 immediate jeopardy
- EF0585Honor 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.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-02-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-02-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2025-02-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-02-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-02-07 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-05-29
Immediate jeopardy
- KF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-05-29
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-02-23 · Health · corrected 2024-03-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-09-28 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2023-09-28 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-07-14 · Health · corrected 2023-08-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-01-13 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2018-11-01 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| RENSSELAER MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| FENOUGHTY, DEANNA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-10 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| KUTEMEIER, JILLIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-02-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-06 |
| RADADIYA, PRAGNESHKUMAR | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-12-01 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-11-01 |
| FENOUGHTY, DEANNA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-07-10 |
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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.