Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-08 · Fire 2025-12-08
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
West Lafayette, IN
Indiana Veterans Home
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN
(765) 463-1502
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
212
Certified beds
Average residents
112
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2011-03-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.99
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.53
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.85
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.65
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
53%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
1.6
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.5
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
93.6%
5.1 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.4%
4.6 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.8%
2.5 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.5% |
24.6%
21.1 pts better
|
11.4%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.6%
1.8 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.3% |
23.5%
9.2 pts better
|
19.6%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.4% |
14.8%
3.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
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 | 24.9% |
13.3%
11.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
8.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.7% |
11.7%
9 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
0.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.3% |
1.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.4% |
24.2%
5.8 pts better
|
19.8%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
4.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% |
81.6%
15.8 pts better
|
81.7%
15.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 23.5% |
10.5%
13 pts worse
|
12.0%
11.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.0% |
1.3%
5.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
5.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
79.0%
21 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 9.9% |
22.4%
12.5 pts better
|
23.9%
14 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-12-09 · Fire 2024-12-09
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-26 · Fire 2023-10-26
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-01-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-01-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2025-02-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-12-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-12-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-12-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
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 2026-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-06
G · Actual harm
2025-06-18
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 2025-06-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-11
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
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 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-12
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-03-08
G · Actual harm
2023-10-26
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 2023-08-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
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 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
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 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
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 2023-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-18
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
State Of Indiana Auditor Of State
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Balzer, Mandy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Grow, Joy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Grow, Joy
Corporate Director · Individual
Grow, Joy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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