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Presence Sacred Heart Home
515 N Main St, Avilla, IN 46710
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Presence Sacred Heart Home Description
Presence Sacred Heart Home is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 5.0 miles outside the small town of Kendallville, Indiana and is part of the Ascension Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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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.
Many reviewers have expressed high satisfaction with the care and environment at Sacred Heart. The community is described as caring, with a special mention of the medical, support, activity, office, emotional and spiritual, and maintenance staff all contributing to a positive experience for residents.
Visitors have had pleasant experiences, noting the friendliness of both staff and residents. The nursing staff, in particular, receives praise for their wonderful care, making residents and their families feel confident and supported.
Several reviews highlight the professional and pleasant nature of the staff, who are diligent in answering questions and providing guidance. Sacred Heart is noted as the facility of choice for some families, with high-quality assistance and wonderful meals being key factors.
There is a mention of concern regarding the influence of political opinion on COVID restrictions, suggesting a desire for more personalized medical consultation. However, overall satisfaction with the care provided remains high, with a 5/5 rating from a reviewer for the staff's support and assistance.
The memory care unit and activities staff receive special mentions for their kindness, patience, and engagement with residents. The variety of activities and quality of food are appreciated, contributing to a positive living environment.
Some concerns were noted regarding room maintenance and staff attentiveness during a quick visit, but these were isolated comments amidst generally positive feedback. The facility is described as clean and organized, with one reviewer proud to be an employee.
Music providers and social workers like Selena are recognized for their exceptional contributions, enhancing the residents' experience and providing invaluable support to families during difficult times. However, there was a mention of difficulty working with a social worker, indicating room for improvement in some areas of communication.
In summary, Sacred Heart is highly regarded for its caring staff, quality of care, and the positive environment it provides for residents and their families. While there are areas for improvement, the overall sentiment is one of appreciation and satisfaction.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 1, 1994
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 133
Total current residents: 76
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: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $3250
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-22 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-22 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | 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. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | 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. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-15 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | 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. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | C | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-26 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-09 | G | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-09 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-30 | 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-30 | 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. |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-11 | C | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-27 | 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. |
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-27 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2021-12-03 | 2021-12-27 | 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. |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-07 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-11-13 | 2020-12-07 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-11-30 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-05-28 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-05-28 | 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. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-05-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-05-28 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-05-28 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-12-07 | $10,000 |
| 2020-10-21 | $3,250 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Kendallville which is 5.0 miles away and has a population of 9,927 (very small town).
- The average income is $60,987, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 51.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 166 days of rain, 49 days of snow and 149 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.9 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
5.3 miles awaySave-A-Lot
5.7 miles awayKroger
5.8 miles awayAldi
8.4 miles awaySav-U-More
10.7 miles awayTransportation
Waterloo
12.0 miles awayBus Stations
St. Mary's Ave. at Florence Ave. bus hut (NB)
19.6 miles awaySouthbound on St. Mary's Ave. at Margaret Ave.
19.6 miles awayBanks
Lake City Bank
5.5 miles awayCommunity State Bank
5.6 miles awayChase
5.9 miles awayStar
5.9 miles away3Rivers
8.4 miles awayHospitals
Parkview Noble Hospital
5.8 miles awayDeKalb Health
10.5 miles awayParkview Regional Medical Center
14.3 miles awayParkview Ortho Hospital
14.5 miles awayDupont Hospital
15.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
5.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
5.8 miles awayOutpatient Pharmacy
14.7 miles awayCVS
18.8 miles awayKroger Pharmacy
18.8 miles awayDentists
Parrish Orthodontics
11.1 miles awayPhilip C Roach, DDS
14.8 miles awayDupont Orthodontics
14.8 miles awayLuarde Dental
15.0 miles awayHughes Dental Group
15.8 miles awayParks
Kendallville
4.0 miles awayNoble County
4.5 miles awayUnion Street Park
5.1 miles awayNoble County Fair Grounds
5.3 miles awayWest Side Park
5.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Presbyterian Church
20.9 miles awayCathedral of the Immaculate Conception
21.1 miles awayFirst Baptist Church
21.8 miles awayShopping
Shoppes of Coventry
18.0 miles awayGlenbrook Square
18.4 miles awayCulture
Amphitheater
18.6 miles awayFoellinger Theatre
18.9 miles awayColumbia CIty Performing Arts Center
20.5 miles awayPerforming Arts Center
20.7 miles awayArena Dinner Theater
20.8 miles awayRestaurants
Super Chopstick Chinese
5.4 miles awayApplebee's
5.4 miles awayMaria's House of Pancakes
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