Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
RENSSELAER CARE CENTER
RENSSELAER, IN · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 6, 2026
CMS Certification Number 155287 · first certified August 1986
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Government - County
- Ownership changed November 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from RENSSELAER MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC
Position within IN
25 citations — more than 78% 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 16 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. 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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2 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
6 of the 25 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)
4 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 25 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 25 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 23, 2024 | 7 |
| February 7, 2025 | 2 |
| May 6, 2026 | 16 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-05-06 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2024-02-23 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2026-05-06 |
| 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. | 1 | 2026-05-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 6, 2026 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 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 plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (September 17, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 17, 2026) |
February 7, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2025) |
| 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 (March 14, 2025) |
February 23, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.