Hammond-Whiting Care Center
1000 114th St · Whiting, IN · 46394 · 2196592770
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2026
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.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
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.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155423 · certified since December 9, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.