About Rensselaer Care Center
Rensselaer Care Center, located in RENSSELAER, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Rensselaer Care Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.64 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Rensselaer Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 88 | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 130 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 24.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 9.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.9% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 10.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 8.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 85.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 14.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 13.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 85.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 74.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 25.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 5.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 3 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 9 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 19 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Aug 09, 2025 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. |
| Mar 07, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| May 29, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 29, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Nearby Hospitals
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
MONTICELLO, IN
FRANCISCAN HEALTH RENSSELAER, INC
RENSSELAER, IN
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- CINDY CROSS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ERIN ENGELS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ERIN ENGELS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DEANNA FENOUGHTY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DEANNA FENOUGHTY CORPORATE OFFICER
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARK GENTRY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- MARK GENTRY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL ADP OF THE SNF
- TERRY HENRY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JILLIAN KUTEMEIER ADP OF THE SNF
- JILLIAN KUTEMEIER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- PRAGNESHKUMAR RADADIYA ADP OF THE SNF
- PRAGNESHKUMAR RADADIYA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RENSSELAER MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RENSSELAER MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- TYLER STARKEY TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- TYLER STARKEY MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOAN THURMOND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOHN WAITE TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- JOHN WAITE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- TIMOTHY WHICKER TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- TIMOTHY WHICKER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Healthcare | N/A | 5 |
| White Oak Health Campus | N/A | 4 |
| Monticello Healthcare | N/A | 4 |
| St Elizabeth Healthcare Center | N/A | 4 |
| Parkview Haven | N/A | 2 |
| George Ade Memorial Health Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Aperion Care Demotte | N/A | 1 |
| Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village | N/A | 1 |
| Rensselaer Care Center | N/A | 2 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Rensselaer Care Center directly at 2198664181. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.