Spring Mill Health Campus
101 W 87th Ave · Merrillville, IN · 46410 · 2197560744
64 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Casa Consulting
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
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 December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 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 December 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
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 October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155764 · certified since May 7, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.