Clinton, IN

Clinton Gardens

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

375 S 11th St, Clinton, IN

(765) 832-2491

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

72

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

American Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-06-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

91 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.57

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.73

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.84

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.14

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.30

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.69

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.43

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.56

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.07

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.40

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

18%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,922

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.11

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9950

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

1.68

Baseline 19.85% · Performance 20.65% · Measure score 1.68 · Achievement 1.68 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.42

Baseline 5.72% · Performance 6.51% · Measure score 4.42 · Achievement 4.42 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

8.87

Baseline 46.88% · Performance 27.42% · Measure score 8.87 · Achievement 8.87 · Improvement 8.33

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.87

Baseline 2.84 hours · Performance 3.53 hours · Measure score 1.87 · Achievement 1.60 · Improvement 1.87

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	12.17%	10.72% 1.4 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 98 · Observed rate 14.29% · Lower 95% interval 8.14%
Discharge to community	50.63%	50.57% 0.1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 81 · Observed rate 48.15% · Lower 95% interval 40.64%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.79	1.02 0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	82.14%	95.27% 13.1 pts worse	Numerator 46 · Denominator 56
Falls with major injury	1.79%	0.77% 1 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 56
Discharge self-care score	59.57%	53.69% 5.9 pts better	Numerator 28 · Denominator 47
Discharge mobility score	61.7%	50.94% 10.8 pts better	Numerator 29 · Denominator 47
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	1.79%	2.29% 0.5 pts better	Numerator 1 · Denominator 56 · Adjusted rate 1.76%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.51%	7.12% 0.6 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 3.45% · Lower 95% interval 3.04%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 115
Staff flu vaccination coverage	15.93%	42% 26.1 pts worse	Numerator 18 · Denominator 113
Discharge function score	68.09%	56.45% 11.6 pts better	Numerator 32 · Denominator 47
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 31 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	10%	25.2% 15.2 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 30

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.8	1.6 0.2 pts worse	1.9 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.6	1.5 0.1 pts worse	1.8 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	91.1%	93.6% 2.5 pts worse	93.4% 2.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.3% · Q2 98.3% · Q3 93.3% · Q4 74.6% · 4Q avg 91.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.4%	95.4% 3 pts better	95.5% 2.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	5.1%	3.8% 1.3 pts worse	3.3% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	30.2%	24.6% 5.6 pts worse	11.4% 18.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.8% · Q2 41.1% · Q3 36.8% · Q4 21.1% · 4Q avg 30.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.7%	5.6% 1.9 pts better	5.4% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 3.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.1%	23.5% 7.4 pts better	19.6% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.5% · Q2 18.9% · Q3 17.5% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 16.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	6.5%	14.8% 8.3 pts better	16.7% 10.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	24.1%	13.3% 10.8 pts worse	16.3% 7.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.5% · Q2 26.4% · Q3 24.5% · Q4 19.4% · 4Q avg 24.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	15.9%	11.7% 4.2 pts worse	14.9% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.7% · Q2 12.2% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 15.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.7%	0.4% 0.3 pts worse	1.0% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.3%	1.2% 0.1 pts worse	1.7% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	19.0%	24.2% 5.2 pts better	19.8% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.6% · Q2 19.6% · Q3 12.2% · Q4 22.5% · 4Q avg 19.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	3.6%	4.1% 0.5 pts better	5.1% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	75.9%	81.6% 5.7 pts worse	81.7% 5.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 84.6% · Q2 80.4% · Q3 81.2% · Q4 58.1% · 4Q avg 75.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	16.3%	10.5% 5.8 pts worse	12.0% 4.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.3% · Observed 14.5% · Expected 10.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.4%	1.3% 1.1 pts worse	1.6% 0.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	78.5%	79.0% 0.5 pts worse	79.7% 1.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 78.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	30.5%	22.4% 8.1 pts worse	23.9% 6.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.5% · Observed 25.5% · Expected 19.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-11 · Fire 2025-08-11

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-16 · Fire 2024-08-16

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-06 · Fire 2023-06-06

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-06

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2023-07-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-09-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-06

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-06

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-06

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-06

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-06-30

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 70 facilities 2011-10-17

American Senior Communities LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 89 facilities 2003-01-01

Babcock, Paul

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 72 facilities 2020-09-30

Caine, Virginia

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 52 facilities 1994-01-10

Drummer, Carl