Chesterton, IN

Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 37 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2775 Village Point, Chesterton, IN

(219) 304-6700

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

70

Certified beds

Average residents

61

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ignite Medical Resorts

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2016-03-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.71

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.49

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.64

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

59%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

78%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.0%
93.6%
5.6 pts worse
93.4%
5.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.8%
3.8 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 28.0%
24.6%
3.4 pts worse
11.4%
16.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.2%
5.6%
1.4 pts better
5.4%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 41.7%
23.5%
18.2 pts worse
19.6%
22.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.8%
14.8%
10 pts better
16.7%
11.9 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 need for help with daily activities has increased 35.0%
11.7%
23.3 pts worse
14.9%
20.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.0%
1.2%
2.8 pts worse
1.7%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
4.1%
4.1 pts better
5.1%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 62.1%
81.6%
19.5 pts worse
81.7%
19.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.5%
10.5%
3 pts worse
12.0%
1.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
1.3%
0.4 pts better
1.6%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 50.5%
79.0%
28.5 pts worse
79.7%
29.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.1%
22.4%
2.7 pts worse
23.9%
1.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-01 · Fire 2024-11-01

37 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (18 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-11 · Fire 2023-10-11

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-18 · Fire 2022-08-18

16 health deficiencies

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

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-01-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-01-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-11-17

B · Minimal harm 2022-08-18

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-09-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

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 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-25

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-25

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-04

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-04

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-04

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 2025-07-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-28

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 2025-05-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-28

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 2025-05-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

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 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

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 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

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 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

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 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

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 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

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 2024-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

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 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

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 2024-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

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 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

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 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

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 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

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 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-01

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-02

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-10-26

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

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 2023-07-06

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

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-06

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

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 2023-07-06

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

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-06

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

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

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 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

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 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

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 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

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 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

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 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-09-07

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Berger, Menachem

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-06-01
Carr, Barry

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2024-06-01
Carr, Jared

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 19 facilities 2024-06-01
Davisson, Marnie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-06-01
Fields, Timothy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2024-06-01
Gillis, Karen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2024-06-01
Herrera, Kristina

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-01
Ignite Team Partners LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2024-06-01
Israel, Benjamin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2024-06-01
Jablonski, Nicole

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 20 facilities 2024-06-01
Mcfarlane, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 19 facilities 2024-06-01
Murugavel, Nirmala

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-01
Rainey, Shawna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2024-08-01
Robinson, Lashonda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-01
Rose, Marc

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 19 facilities 2024-06-01
Stemer, Alexander

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-06-01
Stern, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-06-01
Thengil, Mathew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 19 facilities 2024-06-01
White, Jim

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 19 facilities 2024-06-01

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