Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MILTON HOME, THE
SOUTH BEND, IN · 34 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 5, 2026
CMS Certification Number 155738 · first certified August 2005
Ownership
Operated by STERLING HEALTHCARE · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IN
24 citations — more than 75% 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 3 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 December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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
7 of the 24 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)
2 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 24 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 | 24 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 30, 2023 | 10 |
| October 18, 2024 | 11 |
| January 5, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-10-18 |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 2 | 2024-10-18 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2023-10-30 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2023-10-30 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2023-10-30 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2023-10-30 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2026-01-05 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2023-10-30 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 5, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2026) |
October 18, 2024 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 21, 2024) |
October 30, 2023 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.