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Rensselaer Care Center

1309 E. Grace St., Rensselaer, IN 47978

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,369

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,369
  • Average State Price: $5,428
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Rensselaer Care Center Description

    Rensselaer Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Rensselaer, 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 8.7 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.

    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

    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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    Community Reviews

    8.8
    Rensselaer Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 42 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Rensselaer
  • Ranking in State: 300 out of 861 communities in IN
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Indiana

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with many praising the care, therapy, and staff, while others raise concerns about management and facility conditions.

    • Several reviewers commend the therapy team and staff for their caring, friendly, and professional approach, noting significant improvements in their or their loved ones' health and well-being.
    • Positive remarks highlight the facility's cleanliness, the variety of activities available, and the quality of care provided by nurses, CNAs, and therapists. Many appreciate the personal attention to residents, including grooming, communication, and socialization opportunities.
    • Concerns are raised about the facility's condition, with one reviewer mentioning leaks, mold, and a lack of activities due to alleged staff issues. Another serious complaint involves a resident developing untreated sores leading to infection and hospitalization.
    • Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the management and staffing levels, suggesting that changes in ownership or management have negatively impacted the quality of care and the facility's overall rating.
    • Despite some negative experiences, many reviewers express gratitude for the care their loved ones receive, noting improvements in health, the effectiveness of rehabilitation, and the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.

    Overall, while there are areas of concern that need addressing, many families and residents have had positive experiences with the facility, appreciating the care and support provided.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management


    Services

    Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    24-Hour Care

    Therapists

    Nursing Staff

    Functional Mobility


    Activities

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Family/Resident Councils

    Community Re-Entry Program

    Full-Time, Certified Activity Director

    Patient/Family Education Program

    Activities Of Daily Living


    Community Amenities

    24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping And Laundry Services

    Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards


    Room Amenities

    Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-Screen TVs

    Private And Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone And Cable Television Hookups


    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 15, 1986
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 157
    Total current residents: 68
    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: 25
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $44250


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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
    2023-01-30 2023-02-22 E Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2023-01-30 2023-02-22 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2023-01-30 2023-02-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2023-01-30 2023-02-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2023-01-30 2023-02-22 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-01-30 2023-02-22 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2020-08-18 2020-08-18 B Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2020-08-18 2020-09-11 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.
    2020-08-18 2020-09-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-17 E Egress Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-17 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.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-17 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-02-28 2019-04-17 E 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.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-04 2022-08-26 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.
    2022-08-04 2022-08-26 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-08-04 2022-08-26 E Environmental Deficiencies Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 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.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 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
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-10 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.
    2022-02-10 2022-03-07 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.
    2022-02-10 2022-03-07 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2022-02-10 2022-03-07 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-02-10 2022-03-07 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2021-09-15 2021-10-10 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.
    2021-09-15 2021-10-10 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.
    2021-09-15 2021-10-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-08-04 2021-09-01 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2020-03-09 2020-03-27 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-03-09 2020-03-27 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2020-03-09 2020-03-27 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-13 2020-11-06 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-08-20 2020-09-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-02-06 2019-03-02 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-02-06 2019-03-02 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2019-02-06 2019-03-02 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-02-06 2019-03-02 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-01-03 $8,125
    2018-04-27 $8,775
    2020-08-18 $9,750
    2020-10-13 $9,750
    2022-02-10 $9,750
    2022-02-10 $15,000
    2022-08-04 $15,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Rensselaer which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 5,927 (very small town).
    • The average income is $55,588, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 53.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 178 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.16 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Redneck Pyro's Fireworks
    19.4 miles away
    Murphy's Grocery Store
    19.7 miles away
    Stop & Shop
    20.7 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    22.5 miles away
    Kroger
    22.8 miles away

    Transportation

    Rensselaer
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Fowler State Bank
    19.3 miles away
    Kentland Bank ATM
    19.5 miles away
    Kentland Bank
    19.7 miles away
    ATM - Kentland Truck Stop
    19.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Franciscan Health Rensselaer
    0.1 miles away
    White Memorial Hospital
    23.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    23.1 miles away

    None Found

    Parks

    Rensselaer
    0.3 miles away
    Laird's Landing
    0.4 miles away
    Columbia Park
    0.7 miles away
    Jasper County Courthouse Lawn
    0.8 miles away
    Franklin Park
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Culture

    Campfire Ring
    21.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    1.1 miles away
    Frankies
    17.9 miles away
    Don's Drive In
    19.3 miles away
    Monical's Pizza
    19.3 miles away
    Si Señor Authentic Mexican Restraunt
    20.0 miles away

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