7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Chesterton, IN
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
780 Dickinson Road, Chesterton, IN
(219) 921-2200
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
94
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Tlc Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2012-12-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.71
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.01
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
24%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
1.6
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.5
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.4% |
93.6%
4.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.7% |
95.4%
3.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
3.8%
0.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 17.8% |
24.6%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.9% |
5.6%
1.7 pts better
|
5.4%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.1% |
23.5%
6.4 pts better
|
19.6%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.1% |
14.8%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.9% |
13.3%
8.4 pts better
|
16.3%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.1% |
11.7%
8.6 pts better
|
14.9%
11.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
1.2%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.2% |
24.2%
11 pts better
|
19.8%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
4.1%
0.7 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 17.2% |
81.6%
64.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
64.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.8% |
10.5%
3.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
1.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 19.1% |
79.0%
59.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
60.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.9% |
22.4%
5.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-15
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-03-30
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-30
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2024-03-30
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-03-30
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-30
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-02-08
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-08
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-02-08
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-02-08
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-03-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-16
Health
Provide 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.
Corrected 2024-03-16
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-16
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-16
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-10-09
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Provide 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.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-06
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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