About Hammond-Whiting Care Center
Hammond-whiting Care Center, located in WHITING, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It is located within a hospital setting.
Why Families Choose Hammond-Whiting Care Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.68 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
Hammond-Whiting 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 | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 132 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 137 | 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) | 18.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 8.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 4.4% |
| 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) | 11.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 11.0% |
| 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) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 85.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 15.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 13.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 15.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 47.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 8.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 13.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 8 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- Total: 18 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 03, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jun 03, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 03, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Nov 06, 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. |
| Jul 05, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 05, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| Sep 01, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- KATHERINE BAKREVSKI ADP OF THE SNF
- KATHERINE BAKREVSKI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP ADP OF THE SNF
- CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ERIN ENGELS TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- ERIN ENGELS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DEANNA FENOUGHTY CORPORATE OFFICER
- DEANNA FENOUGHTY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- 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
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- VATSAL PATEL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- VATSAL PATEL ADP OF THE SNF
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gottlieb Memorial Hospital | N/A | 5 |
| Asbury Court Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 4 |
| Dobson Plaza | N/A | 5 |
| West Suburban Medical Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| The Grove of Skokie | N/A | 4 |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Mercy Circle | N/A | 5 |
| The Mather Evanston | N/A | 5 |
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | N/A | 5 |
| Plymouth Place | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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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 Hammond-Whiting Care Center directly at 2196592770. 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.