Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
HARBOR HEALTH & REHAB
EAST CHICAGO, IN · 106 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 17, 2025
CMS Certification Number 155653 · first certified September 1998
Ownership
Operated by CASA CONSULTING · Non profit - Other
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IN
40 citations — more than 96% of the 507 certified nursing homes in IN. Compared within IN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 19 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2026 — about 2 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in IN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 883 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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6 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
5 of the 40 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 40 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 40 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2023 | 12 |
| August 9, 2024 | 9 |
| December 17, 2025 | 19 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 3 | 2025-12-17 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-12-17 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2025-12-17 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2025-12-17 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2025-12-17 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 2 | 2025-12-17 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2025-12-17 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 2 | 2025-12-17 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 15
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 9
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Other 6
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 15 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 9 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 17, 2025 — 19 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 31, 2026) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0902 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 27, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 31, 2026) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 31, 2026) |
August 9, 2024 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 20, 2024) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 8, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 9, 2024) |
July 28, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 23, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.