Nursing home report
CHESTERTON, IN · Medicare-certified · 70 beds
IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT CHESTERTON has a 1 of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings but 4-star quality measures. It is flagged for the lowest overall rating, reports 3.71 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7108 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7108.
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).
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
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
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 pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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 November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
Now operated by Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton, previously Symphony of Chesterton LLC.
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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.
