Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood
2515 Newton St · Jasper, IN · 47547 · 8124821722
107 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Continuum Healthcare Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 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 July 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
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.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 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 July 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
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 July 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
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 July 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
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 July 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155282 · certified since June 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.