The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
RENSSELAER CARE CENTER
RENSSELAER, IN · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Government-runChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in Rensselaer, IN has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing at 3.77 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, while quality measures are 4 stars and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7672 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7672.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76
- Nurse aides
- 2.41
- Weekend nursing
- 3.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 75%
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%10.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%4.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%7.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%13.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3%8.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.9%11.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.5%9.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%2.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24%25.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%4.2%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
—85.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.7%91.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 11 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $128,311 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $128,311 in total fines.
- $128,311
Federal fine
May 6, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2018
Now operated by Hendricks County Hospital, previously Rensselaer Medical Investors, LLC.
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 90.9 residents on an average day (76% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.