Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-10 · Fire 2025-01-10
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Portage, IN
Miller's Merry Manor
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies
5909 Lute Rd, Portage, IN
(219) 763-2273
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 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
66
Certified beds
Average residents
53
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Miller's Merry Manor
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-06-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.15
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.14
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.44
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
59%
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 | 99.3% |
93.6%
5.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5.9 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 | 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 | 18.3% |
24.6%
6.3 pts better
|
11.4%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 24.3% |
5.6%
18.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
18.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.5% |
23.5%
17 pts better
|
19.6%
13.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.5% |
14.8%
11.3 pts better
|
16.7%
13.2 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 | 37.2% |
13.3%
23.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
20.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.2% |
11.7%
3.5 pts better
|
14.9%
6.7 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 | 4.9% |
1.2%
3.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.0% |
24.2%
11.2 pts better
|
19.8%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.5% |
4.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
81.6%
17.8 pts better
|
81.7%
17.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.6% |
10.5%
7.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
1.3%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.5% |
79.0%
19.5 pts better
|
79.7%
18.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.9% |
22.4%
10.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-01 · Fire 2024-02-01
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-08 · Fire 2022-12-08
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-04-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-09
C · Minimal harm
2024-02-01
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-10-15
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 2025-11-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-01
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
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 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
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 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-12-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Johnson Memorial Hospital
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Boyle, Patrick
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Decola, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dunkle, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dunkle, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Dunkle, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Forvis Mazars Llp
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Haug, Lori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Lument Finance Trust Inc
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Miller's Health Systems Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Raikar, Sanjay
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Robinson, Tina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Theracare Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Weeks, Rosemary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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