The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
APERION CARE HANOVER
HANOVER, IN · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
APERION CARE HANOVER in Hanover, IN has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing and quality ratings. It is flagged with the lowest overall rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.381 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.381.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.14
- Nurse aides
- 1.64
- Weekend nursing
- 3.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
47.4%48.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.4%6.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
21.9%8.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
2.7%1.4%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.3%9.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.8%3.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.9%27%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.2%26.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
27.3%17.2%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—55.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
56.2%66.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—0%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
13.6%10.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make survey results easy for residents to see and to help them contact advocate agencies. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 577 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $53,874 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 53 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 27, 2023
- $53,874
Federal fine
Sep 27, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of APERION CARE · 33 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 75.5 residents on an average day (60% of 125 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.