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
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
APERION CARE HANOVER in Hanover, IN has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing and quality ratings. It is flagged for the lowest overall rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4285 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4285.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11
- Nurse aides
- 1.68
- Weekend nursing
- 3.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
37.1%53.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.4%5.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%10.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.7%16.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
4.4%1.4%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.9%3.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12%7.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.7%23.3%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
29.2%27.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
27.4%18.2%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
79.4%93.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—0%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
20%23.1%Improving
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 nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — 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 9 health deficiencies.
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- 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
Recent ownership change · Apr 1, 2018
Now operated by Aperion Care Hanover, previously Hanover Nursing Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of APERION CARE · 33 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 76.1 residents on an average day (61% of 125 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.