Whiting, IN

Hammond-Whiting Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 22 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1000 114th St, Whiting, IN

(219) 659-2770

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-12-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.58

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.89

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.42

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.42

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

83%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

51%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.9	1.6 2.3 pts worse	1.9 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.0	1.5 0.5 pts worse	1.8 0.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	86.2%	93.6% 7.4 pts worse	93.4% 7.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	47.8%	95.4% 47.6 pts worse	95.5% 47.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.6%	3.8% 0.2 pts better	3.3% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	7.0%	24.6% 17.6 pts better	11.4% 4.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	10.9%	5.6% 5.3 pts worse	5.4% 5.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	17.0%	23.5% 6.5 pts better	19.6% 2.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	15.2%	14.8% 0.4 pts worse	16.7% 1.5 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	5.7%	13.3% 7.6 pts better	16.3% 10.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	9.8%	11.7% 1.9 pts better	14.9% 5.1 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	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	22.6%	24.2% 1.6 pts better	19.8% 2.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	10.1%	4.1% 6 pts worse	5.1% 5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	15.4%	81.6% 66.2 pts worse	81.7% 66.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	10.3%	10.5% 0.2 pts better	12.0% 1.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.4%	1.3% 0.1 pts worse	1.6% 0.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	8.1%	79.0% 70.9 pts worse	79.7% 71.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.0%	22.4% 0.6 pts worse	23.9% 0.9 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-07 · Fire 2024-10-07

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-01 · Fire 2023-12-01

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-25 · Fire 2022-10-25

23 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2024-11-15

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-01

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-03-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-02-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-02-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-02-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-02-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-02-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-01-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-01-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-01-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-01-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-01-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-01-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-01-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-01-07

C · Minimal harm 2022-10-25

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-01-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-16

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-16

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 2025-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

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 2024-11-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

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 2024-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

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 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

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 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-06

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-07

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have 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.

Corrected 2024-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-12-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

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 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-01

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-12-29

G · Actual harm 2023-08-09

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-09

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-09

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-09

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-09

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-21

F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-21

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-12-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-25

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2022-12-03