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Clinton Gardens

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate memory care staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

375 S 11th St, Clinton, IN 47842100 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the memory care unit receives consistent praise for its activities and staff, the facility has documented reports of severe neglect and hygiene failures. We strongly recommend that families conduct an unannounced visit and specifically inspect the resident's room for cleanliness and monitor their hydration and medication adherence closely.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Clinton Gardens receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate staff and engaging activities in the memory care unit. However, critical reports of severe neglect, including dehydration, hygiene failures, and pest issues, suggest significant inconsistencies in the quality of care provided.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean5.0Activities9.0Meds2.0Memory8.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate memory care staff
  • Active daily engagement programs
  • Responsive communication with families
  • Clean and well-maintained facility

Concerns

  • Neglect and poor hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate medical monitoring and dehydration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 24 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

86%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's great to see how well-maintained the facility is; how does the team ensure this level of cleanliness is consistent across all resident rooms?
  • 2We've heard wonderful things about the compassionate memory care staff; could you tell us more about how they engage residents in daily activities?
  • 3How does the nursing team monitor residents throughout the day to ensure they are staying hydrated and meeting their nutritional needs?
  • 4Can you walk us through your specific protocols for medication management and how you prevent any errors?
  • 5What is the process for communicating important medical updates or changes in condition to family members?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate response plan for a resident?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is kind, caring, patient with her. I am grateful for the good care she receives. I also appreciate how the nursing staff keeps me aware of any changes they feel is necessary.

Memory care family member · 2021★★★★★

The residents and staff have so many wonderful activities to participate in everyday! I can smell baking almost every time I walk onto the memory care area.

Visitor/Community member · 2021★★★★★

He was neglected and given improper care regarding medication and cleanliness. My children and I walked into him being filled exposed and soaked in his own urine. As well as almost none of his belongings came home with him and came home with bedbugs!

Long-term resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.59hrs
79%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.17hrs
77%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.5%
US
12.1%
IN
24.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
78.8%
US
93.4%
IN
93.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.9%
Better than Avg
Here
6.9%
US
15.5%
IN
13.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.9%
Better than Avg
Here
15.9%
US
19.5%
IN
23.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.9%
US
15.3%
IN
13.0%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.4%
Better than Avg
Here
17.4%
US
19.4%
IN
23.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility66.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
66.1%
US
81.8%
IN
81.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.0%
US
1.6%
IN
1.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
78.5%
US
79.8%
IN
79.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Near state avg (7.6)
1 complaint-triggered

Clinton Gardens has ongoing concerns with medication management appearing across multiple surveys, including repeated drug labeling issues and a family complaint about pharmacy services. The facility also shows recurring problems with care planning and daily care assistance. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of medication-related issues persisting from 2023 through 2025 suggests systemic challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Aug 11, 2025Routine
7
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0300Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Jun 10, 2025Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Aug 16, 2024Routine
5
0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Jun 6, 2023Routine
7
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0522Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have an externally vented heating system.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Clinton Gardens

Organization Type

government

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

American Senior Communities

Chain Size

91 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 47 of 91

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Drummer, CarlOfficer / DirectorHanify, ThomasOfficer / DirectorHorn, BrendaOfficer / DirectorLazard, RobertOfficer / DirectorMantravadi, GeetaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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