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Spring Mill Health Campus
101 W 87Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Spring Mill Health Campus Description
Spring Mill Health Campus is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Merrillville, Indiana. 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 6.9 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 8 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
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.
Visitors and family members have shared a range of experiences at Spring Mill, highlighting both positive and negative aspects of the facility and its services.
- Many reviews praise the staff for being helpful, friendly, and providing excellent care. The facility is described as clean, with beautiful scenery and a calming atmosphere.
- Several family members have noted that their loved ones prefer Spring Mill over other facilities for rehabilitation and care, mentioning the great customer service and nursing staff.
- However, there are significant concerns raised about the quality of care in some instances, including reports of neglect, unprofessional behavior from the staff, and inadequate responses to medical emergencies.
- Complaints include issues with cleanliness, such as rooms having ants, and concerns about the facility's response to residents' needs, including delayed assistance and poor food quality.
- Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the social services provided, mentioning a lack of assistance and unresponsiveness to communication.
- There are mixed feelings about the activities offered to residents, with some suggesting that more engaging and frequent activities are needed.
Overall, while Spring Mill receives commendation for its staff and facility from some, there are also critical reviews that highlight areas needing improvement, particularly in resident care and facility management.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 7, 2007
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 53
Total current residents: 63
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: 41
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $104530
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-03 | 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. |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-05 | D | 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. |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-05-05 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-04-03 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-04-03 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-04-03 | 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. |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-04-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-04-03 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-04-03 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | 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. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-22 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | 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. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-08-10 | 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. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-07-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-06-27 | 2022-08-10 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-21 | 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. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-21 | 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. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-05 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-11-16 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | 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. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | 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. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | 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. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | 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. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | 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. |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-03 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2020-12-07 | 2020-12-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-28 | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | E | 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 |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | 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. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2019-02-11 | 2019-03-21 | D | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-07 | $9,750 |
| 2021-04-19 | $15,000 |
| 2021-11-15 | $7,615 |
| 2021-11-15 | $11,715 |
| 2022-06-27 | $72,165 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-06-27 | 3 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Merrillville which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 35,224 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $48,911, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 53.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 176 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 0.13 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.08 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 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
Meijer
0.7 miles awayCostco
1.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.1 miles awayJewel-Osco
2.2 miles awaySam's Club
2.3 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Southlake Methodist Hospital (86th Place)
0.3 miles awayCentury Plaza Transfer (81st Avenue)
0.6 miles awayVA Clinic
0.7 miles awayMeijer
0.8 miles awayHoliday Inn
0.8 miles awayBanks
Centier Bank
0.7 miles awayFirst Midwest Bank
0.9 miles awayPNC Bank
1.0 miles awayChase
1.5 miles awayBMO Harris Bank
2.4 miles awayHospitals
Methodist Hospitals - Southlake Campus
0.1 miles awayPinnacle Hospital
0.8 miles awayRegional Mental Health Center - Strawhun Center
1.4 miles awayFranciscan Health Crown Point
4.4 miles awaySaint Mary Medical Center
5.1 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.9 miles awayCVS
3.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.4 miles awayFagen Farmacy
6.6 miles awayFagen Pharmacy
12.0 miles awayDentists
Derek M. Stephens, DDS
0.3 miles awayHugh P. Seller, D.D.S.
1.2 miles awayDental Image
5.7 miles awayKessler Family Dental And Associates
6.4 miles awayAAC
11.5 miles awayParks
Collins Park
1.1 miles awayForest Hill Park
1.5 miles awayTahoe Park
2.3 miles awayThomas Street Park
2.4 miles awayRosenbaum Park
2.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Village Mall
6.5 miles awayCulture
Amphitheater
10.2 miles awayThe Center for Visual and Performing Arts
11.1 miles awayFox Pointe
12.6 miles awayChicago Street Theater
14.3 miles awayMemorial Opera House
14.5 miles awayRestaurants
Baker's Square
1.4 miles awayOutback Steakhouse
1.4 miles awayOlive Garden
1.6 miles awayLongHorn Steakhouse
1.7 miles awayAladdin Pita
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