Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 10 days.
Owned by Angola Healthcare LLC, Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Angola, Indiana. Pulaski Memorial Hospital operates the facility, and Dee Smallman administers it. For 46 years, the community has served residents in the area. Located in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 78, the 99-bed facility is highly walkable. Many errands and daily needs can be reached on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for arranging care.
Rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility’s services. Residents recovering from cardiac events, strokes, and orthopedic procedures can participate in the 2-Tier Rehab Program and general rehabilitation services. A post-discharge home-visit wellness program is also available for residents transitioning back home after rehabilitation.
Residents have access to Respiratory Therapy, specialized Parkinson’s disease care, pain management services, and wound management services. A secure Alzheimer’s unit is a structured environment for residents living with memory loss, supported by dedicated staffing. Hospice services and respite care are also available for families managing short-term stays or end-of-life care needs. Through these programs, the facility supports a wide range of clinical and rehabilitation needs.
Daily nurse staffing is robust, averaging 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides provide hands-on care throughout the day. The facility also has 24-hour staffing for emergencies and residents during evening hours. Dining services include customized diets designed to meet individual health needs, food texture requirements, and dietary restrictions.
Additional amenities for comfort and daily living include on-site beauty and barber services, free Wi-Fi, satellite television, housekeeping, laundry services, and daily planned activities. Transportation is also available for residents’ medical appointments and community outings. The community has an occupancy rate of 91%. Residents stay an average of 281 days, including post-acute rehabilitation patients and those receiving longer-term nursing care.
State inspections review compliance with care standards and Life Safety Code requirements. The facility has been compliant with both Life Safety Code standards and Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and administered by Dee Smallman.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 32 | 36 | This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (32 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 11% better Rank #166 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 166th out of 317 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 11% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.3 | 1.9 | This facility has 32% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 32% better Rank #104 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 104th out of 317 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 25 | 19 | This facility has had 32% more total visits than the Indiana average (25 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 32% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 7 | 7 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 28% | 37% | This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (28% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 9% better |
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Inspections
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (17 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #128 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 293 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,591 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 0 | 41 | 11,880 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,624 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,243 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,202 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,282 | 92 | 100% | 5.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,039 | 74 | 80% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 852 | 80 | 87% | 10.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 704 | 82 | 89% | 8.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 2 | 3 | 626 | 77 | 84% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 505 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 475 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 63 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 407 | 46 | 50% | 8.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 55 | 60% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 93 | 30 | 33% | 3.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 92 | 58 | 63% | 1.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 91 | 35 | 38% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 14 | 15% | 6 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 78 | 13 | 14% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 9 | 10% | 5.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 14 | 15% | 3.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 10 | 11% | 4.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 10 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Angola's city center to Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| The Barrington of Carmel | NH AL IL MC SNF | Carmel | - | 154 | A+ | 39 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westminster Village Muncie | NH AL IL SNF | Muncie | - | 303 | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Greenwood Village South | NH AL IL MC SNF | Greenwood | - | 207 | A+ | 50 | Apartment / Cottage |
| Christian Care Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bluffton (Toll Gate Heights) | - | 145 | - | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH ADC HOS MC RC SNF | Angola (3075) | - | 99 | - | 78 | - |
Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the 3075 neighborhood of ANGOLA.
Kathy Hall is the Director of Nursing at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and administered by Dee Smallman.
Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license number is 24-000426-1.
According to IN state health department records, Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's license expires on September 30, 2026.
Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 91%.
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