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Rensselaer Care Center, Rensselaer, IN: 1 star rating, fined $128,311 across 1 fine
Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer, IN is run by Hendricks County Hospital, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $128,311 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 41 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 6, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 1309 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
- Overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 3 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 90 on average
- Ownership type
- Government, County
- Legal business name
- Hendricks County Hospital
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America, 194 facilities
- Fines
- $128,311 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 41, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- May 6, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 155287
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Fines and payment denials
Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Fine | $128,311 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | F887 | 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F761 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2026 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 6, 2026 | F943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | C: widespread, minimal harm potential | Corrected | March 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 6, 2026 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 6, 2026 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 16, 2025 | F585 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 7, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 7, 2025 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 7, 2025 | F688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 7, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 7, 2025 | F676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| February 7, 2025 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2024 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | K: pattern, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | May 29, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | May 29, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 23, 2024 | F622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 25 individual or personal trusts (16 managers, 6 officers, directors or trustees, 3 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | November 1, 2018 | data.cms.gov |
| Rensselaer Medical Investors, LLC | Operational or managerial control | Not listed | November 1, 2018 | data.cms.gov |
| Hendricks County Hospital | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | February 27, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | March 14, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| Rensselaer Medical Investors, LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | November 1, 2018 | data.cms.gov |
Also on SpecStream
- All nursing homes in Indiana
- Every nursing home Life Care Centers of America, Inc. owns or manages
- This facility on Medicare Care Compare
Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.