The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
HARBOR HEALTH & REHAB
EAST CHICAGO, IN · Medicare-certified · 106 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
HARBOR HEALTH & REHAB (EAST CHICAGO, IN) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings, though its quality measures are 4 stars. It is flagged for the lowest overall rating, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (2.77 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.7675 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7675.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 1.45
- Weekend nursing
- 2.50
Hours per resident per day.
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
8.6%15.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.6%6.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.5%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%12%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.8%6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.2%20%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
37.9%51.7%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
—94.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
53.2%95.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—28.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
31.1%66%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,637 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,637 in total fines.
- $13,637
Federal fine
Aug 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Part of CASA CONSULTING · 7 homes · 1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 68.8 residents on an average day (65% of 106 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 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.