Nursing home report
CHESTERTON, IN · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Chesterton Manor in Chesterton, IN has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with especially low staffing (1 out of 5) and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark at 3.07 hours per resident per day versus 4.1. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection issues were cited in nursing coverage, following care orders, and accident prevention.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0665 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0665.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — 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 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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.
