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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 76% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 9 findings, above the IN average of 7.6. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Carmel Health & Living Community receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the memory care unit and rehab therapy team for their compassion and attentiveness. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding inconsistent nursing care, medication management errors, and poor communication from staff. Potential families should be aware that while some units are described as excellent, others appear to suffer from neglect and staffing shortages.
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Key Review Excerpts
“My wife is in the Memory Care unit. The staff are extremely kind, caring, knowledgeable and interact with the residents with respect and understanding.”
“Immediately I saw an attention to detail I had not seen at previous facilities - my mother was always cleaned up, in clean, matching clothes, her bed was made.”
“Daily care was dependent on who was on staff. Some nurses were excellent others provided inadequate care. Mom was not given meds on time and one time not at all.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has concerning patterns with families filing 10 complaint-triggered deficiencies across multiple surveys. The most recurring problems involve medication management, safety hazards, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, persistent issues with medication errors, accident hazards, and pharmaceutical services appear repeatedly across surveys from 2023-2025, suggesting ongoing challenges in these critical care areas that families should discuss during visits.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Carmel Health & Living Community
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Cardon & Associates
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Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 19 of 20 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Riverview Hospital
Owner · Organization
Headley, Kathy
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Moore, Daniel
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Moore, David
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Moore, Stephen
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