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Hammond-Whiting Care Center
1000 114Th St., Whiting, IN 46394
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Hammond-Whiting Care Center Description
Hammond-Whiting Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 4.3 miles outside the town of East Chicago, Indiana and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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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.
Several reviews highlight the exceptional care and services provided by the staff and therapy teams, with specific praise for the occupational and physical therapy services. Many residents and their families have expressed satisfaction with the friendly and attentive staff, the quality of the food, and the overall cleanliness of the facility. The therapy team, in particular, has been lauded for their amazing work in rehabilitation, helping residents regain abilities and improve their quality of life.
However, there are concerns regarding certain staff members' behavior, with multiple reviews pointing out instances of rudeness and unprofessionalism. One staff member, Tammy, has been specifically mentioned for her disrespectful attitude towards residents and their families. Additionally, there are complaints about the facility's cleanliness and staff responsiveness during night shifts, with reports of delayed meals and inadequate room cleaning.
Despite these issues, many reviews express gratitude for the compassionate care provided, with several families noting significant improvements in their loved ones' health and well-being. The facility has been described as a warm, friendly, and secure environment, with a management team and staff that are praised for their dedication and hard work. The grounds, including a gazebo, are appreciated for their beauty, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for residents.
Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in staff behavior and facility maintenance, the majority of feedback is positive, highlighting the facility's commitment to providing quality care and rehabilitation services.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 1
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 9, 1991
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 80
Total current residents: 64
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: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 33
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $22750
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-07 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-16 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-16 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-16 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-16 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2020-03-16 | 2020-07-15 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2020-03-16 | 2020-07-15 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2020-03-16 | 2020-07-15 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2020-03-16 | 2020-07-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2020-03-16 | 2020-07-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2020-03-16 | 2020-07-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2020-03-16 | 2020-07-15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | 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. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2022-10-25 | 2022-12-03 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-22 | 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. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-22 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | 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. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | 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. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | 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. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | 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. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-29 | B | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-12 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2020-10-23 | 2020-11-22 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-10 | 2021-01-04 | 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. |
| 2020-12-10 | 2021-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-12-10 | 2021-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-12-10 | 2021-01-04 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-09-16 | 2020-10-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | 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. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-05 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-23 | $3,250 |
| 2021-07-30 | $15,000 |
| 2021-07-30 | $9,750 |
| 2022-03-30 | $9,750 |
| 2022-03-30 | $15,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is East Chicago which is 4.3 miles away and has a population of 28,699 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $50,132, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 53.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 135 days of rain, 39 days of snow and 189 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.32 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.96 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.29 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.38 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.17 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 192.0, Moderate Days 76.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 5.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Strack & Van Til
0.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.8 miles awayALDI
1.5 miles awayLa Cienega Super Food
1.8 miles awayPete's Fresh Market
1.9 miles awayTransportation
Hammond-Whiting
0.2 miles awayBus Stations
112th Street & Avenue B
1.2 miles awayAvenue B & 111th Street
1.2 miles awayAvenue B & 110th Street
1.2 miles awayAvenue C & 112th Street
1.2 miles awayAvenue C & 111th Street
1.2 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.8 miles awayByline Bank
1.6 miles awayFirst Midwest Bank
1.8 miles awayFirst Savings Bank of Hegewisch
1.9 miles awayU.S. Bank
2.0 miles awayHospitals
Advocate Trinity Hospital
4.1 miles awaySaint Catherine Hospital
4.5 miles awayFranciscan Health Hammond
5.1 miles awaySouth Shore Hospital
5.3 miles awayJackson Park Hospital
6.2 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayWalgreens
0.7 miles awayCornerstone Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayRoseland Pharmacy
6.1 miles awayDentists
Family Dental Care
3.6 miles awayAAC
8.6 miles awayThomas A. Swingler DDS
12.0 miles awayEldridge & Eldridge Dental Group
12.1 miles awayBrighter Dental of South Loop
13.3 miles awayParks
Whihala Beach County Park
0.1 miles awayForsythe Park
0.4 miles awayLakefront Park
0.7 miles awayWhiting Lakefront Park
0.7 miles awayWolf Lake Memorial Park
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ
11.1 miles awayShopping
Hyde Park Shopping Center
8.5 miles awayKimbark Plaza
9.0 miles awayThe Village Mall
11.9 miles awaySouthgate Market
14.2 miles awayThe Maxwell
14.2 miles awayCulture
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
1.2 miles awayNew Regal Theatre
6.0 miles awayETA Creative Arts Foundation
6.6 miles awayLogan Center for Creative and Performing Arts
8.4 miles awayMandel Hall
8.6 miles awayRestaurants
Purple Steer
0.2 miles awayWhiting Cafe and Cantina
0.7 miles awayBeggars Pizza
0.7 miles awaySunrise Restaurant
0.8 miles awayBulldog Brewery
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