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Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center
5805 North Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530
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Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center Description
Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center is a community that offers respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.6 miles outside the town of Mishawaka, Indiana. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Review Summary:
- There are serious concerns about the quality of care at BellTower, with one report of a life-threatening incident due to staff negligence.
- The memory care facility receives praise for its great workers, contrasting sharply with the criticism of the long-term care section, which is described as needing a complete overhaul.
- Some residents have had positive experiences, highlighting nice staff, good food, and effective care that helped them recover.
- There are alarming reports of oversight and negligence leading to severe consequences, including the death of a resident.
- Understaffing issues have been noted, affecting the timely response to residents' needs and leaving some unable to reach assistance when needed.
- There is a call for new upper management to prioritize residents and improve the treatment of aides, indicating potential for improvement but current dissatisfaction with staffing and management practices.
- Repeated concerns about staff telling residents to manage without assistance due to being "too busy," leading to dangerous health situations.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 1
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 27, 2016
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 96
Total current residents: 87
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 4
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $7960
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
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Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
2022-10-03 | 2023-01-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
2022-10-03 | 2023-01-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
2022-10-03 | 2023-01-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2022-10-03 | 2023-01-09 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
2022-10-03 | 2022-11-23 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
2021-08-18 | 2021-10-14 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2020-08-06 | 2020-09-05 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
2020-08-06 | 2020-09-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2020-08-06 | 2020-09-08 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023-03-23 | 2023-04-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2023-03-23 | 2023-04-19 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
2023-03-23 | 2023-04-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
2023-03-23 | 2023-04-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
2022-08-18 | 2022-09-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
2021-09-22 | 2021-10-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
2022-03-09 | 2022-04-01 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
2022-03-09 | 2022-04-01 | F | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
2021-12-13 | 2022-01-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
2021-12-13 | 2022-01-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
2021-12-13 | 2022-01-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | C | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | F | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-10-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
2021-07-13 | 2021-08-05 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
2020-02-21 | 2020-03-22 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
2020-02-21 | 2020-03-22 | F | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
2020-02-21 | 2020-03-22 | F | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
2020-02-21 | 2020-03-22 | F | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
2020-02-21 | 2020-03-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
2020-02-21 | 2020-03-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
2020-02-21 | 2020-03-22 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2017-11-02 | $31,200 |
2018-08-01 | $12,675 |
2022-01-31 | $658 |
2022-02-07 | $987 |
2022-02-14 | $1,316 |
2022-08-18 | $5,000 |
Denials
Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
---|---|
2017-11-02 | 28 |
2021-07-13 | 52 |
2022-10-03 | 23 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Mishawaka which is 3.6 miles away and has a population of 48,261 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $125,476, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 51.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 164 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 146 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.46 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 199.0, Moderate Days 69.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 5.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Costco
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0.7 miles awayGordon Food Service
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South Bend
6.8 miles awaySouth Bend Airport
7.6 miles awayNiles
9.6 miles awayElkhart
10.3 miles awayDowagiac
18.7 miles awayBus Stations
Hesburgh Library
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Fifth Third Bank
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Mishawaka Medical Center
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Walgreens
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Affordable Dentures & Implants
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Henry Frank Park
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1.5 miles awayBooth Tarkington Park
2.0 miles awayBoehm Park
2.2 miles awayNormain Heights Park
2.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Smith Chapel
3.9 miles awayShopping
University Park Mall
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10.6 miles awayConcord Mall
12.9 miles awayThe Old Bag Factory
18.3 miles awayStrip Mall - Multi-Business Location
20.8 miles awayCulture
Morris Performing Arts Center
5.1 miles awaySouth Bend Civic Theatre
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5.3 miles awayAmphitheatre
9.3 miles awayLerner Theater
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Metro Diner
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