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 July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
HARBOR HEALTH & REHAB (EAST CHICAGO, IN) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 4-star quality measures. It reports 2.77 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has had $13,637 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.7675 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,637recent federal penalty
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: 2 fines · $29,230 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $13,637
Federal fine
Aug 9, 2024
- 21 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 28, 2023
- $15,593
Federal fine
Jul 28, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Part of CASA CONSULTING · 7 homes · 1.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 68.8 residents on an average day (65% of 106 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 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.