Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

HAMMOND-WHITING CARE CENTER

WHITING, IN · 80 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 11, 2026

CMS Certification Number 155423 · first certified December 1991

Ownership

Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation

Ownership changed October 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within IN

33 citations — more than 91% 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

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 13 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6.7. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 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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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 33 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)

9 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 33 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-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in IN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IN figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	33
Median facility in IN	15
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
December 1, 2023	7
February 1, 2024	1
October 7, 2024	12
February 11, 2026	13

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	3	2026-02-11
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	2	2024-10-07
E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems.	2	2026-02-11
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	2	2026-02-11
K-0927	Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.	2	2026-02-11
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	2	2026-02-11
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	2	2026-02-11
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	2	2026-02-11

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 9
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
Egress Deficiencies 6
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
Other 6

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	9
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	7
Egress Deficiencies	6
Emergency Preparedness 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.

February 11, 2026 — 13 citations

Citations issued on February 11, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0927	Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)

October 7, 2024 — 12 citations

Citations issued on October 7, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0300	Meet other general requirements that are deficient.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)
K-0927	Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024)

February 1, 2024 — 1 citation

Citations issued on February 1, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0354	Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 22, 2024)

December 1, 2023 — 7 citations

Citations issued on December 1, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0232	Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024)
K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2024)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 9, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.