The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SERENITY SPRING SENIOR LIVING AT NORTHWOOD
JASPER, IN · Medicare-certified · 107 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
1 out of 5 stars overall, with the lowest overall rating flag. Health inspection is 2 stars, staffing is 3 stars, and quality measures are 1 star; reported nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3851 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3851.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.38
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 2.16
- Weekend nursing
- 3.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
29.7%20.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%1.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.7%3.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.4%39%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
41.7%44.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
46.9%37.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
6.2%3.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.5%24.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%19.7%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%98.6%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95%94.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to tell residents or their representatives in writing how long their bed would be held after a hospital transfer or therapeutic leave. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 625 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CONTINUUM HEALTHCARE · 13 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.2 residents on an average day (67% of 107 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.