Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center
5805 North Fir Road · Granger, IN · 46530 · 5744066600
96 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Fundamental Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $6,293 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
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.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023
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.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 24, 2023 | Fine | $6,293 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155850 · certified since July 27, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.