SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON

BLUFFTON, IN • CMS Certification: 155501

  • Date Updated: November 01, 2020
  • Overall Rating: 1 Stars
  • Address: 1529 W LANCASTER ST, BLUFFTON IN 46714
  • Phone: 2608244320
  • Certified Beds: 51
  • Residents: 34.6
  • Occupancy: 67.8%
  • Fines: $0.00

About SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON

Signature Healthcare Of Bluffton, located in BLUFFTON, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 3.60 hrs
  • Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

According to CMS records, this facility is independently owned and operated.

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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

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.63 hrs/day
State: 0.65 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.42
Quality Adj: 0.58

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.59 hrs/day
State: 1.44 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 0.81
Quality Adj: 0.88

Certified Assistants

2.02 hrs/day
State: 2.25 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 2.15
Quality Adj: 1.93

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 1
Health Inspection 1
Quality Measures 4
Staffing 3

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 156 Sep 09, 2019
Cycle 2 24 Aug 17, 2018
Cycle 3 44 Aug 22, 2017
Weighted Average 93 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Nov 01, 2020. 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) 20.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) 20.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 14.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 14.4%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) 2.1%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) 2.1%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) 1.3%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) 1.3%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
No MDS-based measures reported.

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2017: 1 complaint
  • 2019: 1 complaint
  • Total: 2 complaints on record
No recent complaints (since Jan 2023) found for this facility.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

JACKSON COUNTY SCHNECK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

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Ownership Details

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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

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.60 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • 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
The facility has 51 certified beds.

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • 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 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON directly at 2608244320. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BLUFFTON, pay attention to these important factors:

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.

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