Christian Care Retirement Community

720 E Dustman Rd · Bluffton, IN · 46714 · 2605653000

86 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Adams County Memorial Hospital Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 69
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 89
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.863.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.970.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.23≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year38%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (5 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E August 22, 2025

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 22, 2025

    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 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F August 22, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024

    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 October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155701 · certified since June 20, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.