Lowell, IN

Lowell Healthcare

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

710 Michigan St, Lowell, IN

(219) 696-7791

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

86

Certified beds

Average residents

77

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

American Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-07-01

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

0.68

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

2.19

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.59

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.41

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.93

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

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.62

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.26

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.51

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

33%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

4,665

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

Performance score

39.04

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9920

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.39

Baseline 18.85% · Performance 19.40% · Measure score 4.39 · Achievement 4.39 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

2.65

Baseline 6.14% · Performance 7.04% · Measure score 2.65 · Achievement 2.65 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

7.89

Baseline 35.29% · Performance 31.43% · Measure score 7.89 · Achievement 7.89 · Improvement 3.20

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.69

Baseline 2.75 hours · Performance 3.11 hours · Measure score 0.69 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.69

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.04%	10.72% 0.7 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 67 · Observed rate 7.46% · Lower 95% interval 6.48%
Discharge to community	51.61%	50.57% 1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 48.89% · Lower 95% interval 39.95%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.99	1.02 About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 34 · Denominator 34
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 34
Discharge self-care score	41.38%	53.69% 12.3 pts worse	Numerator 12 · Denominator 29
Discharge mobility score	37.93%	50.94% 13 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 29
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	8.82%	2.29% 6.5 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 34 · Adjusted rate 5.96%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	7.04%	7.12% 0.1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 36 · Observed rate 5.56% · Lower 95% interval 4.05%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 148
Staff flu vaccination coverage	14.09%	42% 27.9 pts worse	Numerator 21 · Denominator 149
Discharge function score	34.48%	56.45% 22 pts worse	Numerator 10 · Denominator 29
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	1.6 0.4 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.6	1.5 0.9 pts better	1.8 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	93.6% 6.1 pts better	93.4% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.7% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.6%	3.8% 1.2 pts better	3.3% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	28.8%	24.6% 4.2 pts worse	11.4% 17.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.2% · Q2 28.4% · Q3 25.3% · Q4 27.3% · 4Q avg 28.8%
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 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 3.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	8.0%	23.5% 15.5 pts better	19.6% 11.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 8.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	2.5%	14.8% 12.3 pts better	16.7% 14.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 2.5% · 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	4.5%	13.3% 8.8 pts better	16.3% 11.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 11.3% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	2.3%	11.7% 9.4 pts better	14.9% 12.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	18.8%	24.2% 5.4 pts better	19.8% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.6% · Q2 21.6% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 12.6% · 4Q avg 18.8%
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 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.5%	81.6% 13.9 pts better	81.7% 13.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 95.0% · 4Q avg 95.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.3%	10.5% 6.2 pts better	12.0% 7.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.3% · Observed 4.3% · Expected 11.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3% 1.3 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	15.6%	22.4% 6.8 pts better	23.9% 8.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.6% · Observed 13.0% · Expected 20.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-12 · Fire 2024-12-12

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-29 · Fire 2024-01-29

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-10 · Fire 2023-02-10

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-03-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-10

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-03-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2024-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2024-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-29