Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Rensselaer Care Center
1309 E Grace St · Rensselaer, IN 47978 · 120 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
35
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Inspection history (44)
May 6, 2026 · D
Citation F0697Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0887Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0691Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0691 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-06 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0943Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-06 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-06 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0605Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-06 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-16 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0940Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-16 under CMS tag F0940 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-16 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-16 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0804Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-16 under CMS tag F0804 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0800Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-16 under CMS tag F0800 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Penalties
Total fines on file: $128,311
Staffing
Latest: 3.64 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q43.64 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.64 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Government - County
CMS Care Compare chain: Life Care Centers Of America
Chain ID 311 · 194 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.5
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.9
- Chain average staffing rating: 3.3
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Hendricks County Hospital
parent · PAC 4880505528
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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