The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
APERION CARE TOLLESTON PARK
GARY, IN · Medicare-certified · 178 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
APERION CARE TOLLESTON PARK in Gary, IN has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality measures rating. It is flagged for the lowest overall rating, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.22 vs. 4.1 hours/resident/day), and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2157 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2157.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.26
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 2.03
- Weekend nursing
- 2.82
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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
36.5%33.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%0.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%5.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%6.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.9%3.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.9%18.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.3%24.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
91.2%88%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
—85.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%99.2%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—49.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
58.1%80.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of APERION CARE · 33 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 125.4 residents on an average day (70% of 178 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 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.