7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Munster, IN
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
503 Otis R Bowen Dr, Munster, IN
(219) 934-0590
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
112
Certified beds
Average residents
91
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1999-03-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.88
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.24
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.95
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.60
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.6
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.5
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.6%
6.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 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 | 3.0% |
3.8%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
24.6%
24.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% |
5.6%
3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.5% |
23.5%
3 pts better
|
19.6%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
14.8%
14.8 pts better
|
16.7%
16.7 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 | 44.4% |
11.7%
32.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
29.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
0.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.3% |
1.2%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.1% |
24.2%
2.1 pts better
|
19.8%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
4.1%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
81.6%
17.1 pts better
|
81.7%
17 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.7% |
10.5%
0.8 pts better
|
12.0%
2.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.3%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
79.0%
14.3 pts better
|
79.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.4% |
22.4%
6 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-09-29
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-09-16
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-07-12
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-07-01
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-24
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-17
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 2025-09-17
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-09-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-17
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 2025-09-17
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-09-17
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-09-25
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-25
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-06-21
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-06-21
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 2024-06-21
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 2024-06-21
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-06-21
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-21
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-04-11
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-31
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 2023-03-31
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-03-31
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 2023-03-31
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 2023-03-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-31
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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