The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HAMMOND-WHITING CARE CENTER
WHITING, IN · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
HAMMOND-WHITING CARE CENTER (WHITING, IN) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, the lowest overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6401 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6401.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 2.05
- Weekend nursing
- 3.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
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
14.3%12%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%6.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.2%1.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.2%12.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.6%13.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.8%13.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.6%37.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.6%41.4%Worsening
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
—47.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.7%75.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—8.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
14.3%19.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — 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 keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 20 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 11, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2018
Now operated by Hendricks County Hospital, previously Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 66.9 residents on an average day (84% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 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.