Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton
2775 Village Point · Chesterton, IN · 46304 · 2193046700
70 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Ignite Medical Resorts
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.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
81% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 81% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (58 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 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 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 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 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
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 March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026
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 March 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 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 January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155844 · certified since March 9, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.