Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Aperion Care Tolleston Park, situated in Gary, Indiana, specializes in healthcare services, including short-term rehabilitation, physical therapy, and memory care. At Aperion Care Tolleston Park, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team of caregivers collaborates closely to craft personalized care plans for each patient. These comprehensive plans ensure that all medical, rehabilitation, and personal needs are thoughtfully addressed. Moreover, the facility has a secured Garden unit where specialized memory care programming is provided, ensuring the well-being and comfort of residents with memory-related needs.
The facility provides around-the-clock skilled nursing care, complemented by on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, all orchestrated with a single primary goal: facilitating a comfortable and successful healing experience and preparing patients for their eventual return home. In addition to top-quality medical care, Aperion Care Tolleston Park offers many amenities, including a peaceful and serene setting, a full calendar of activities, cable TV, WiFi access, and the convenience of an on-site full-service beauty salon.
Aperion Care Tolleston Park is legally operated by Major Hospital, and administrated by Frank Bensema.
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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This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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101 | 36 | This facility has 181% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (101 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 181% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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25.3 | 9 | This facility has 181% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (25.3 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 181% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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3.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 63% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (3.1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 63% worse |
Inspections
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This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
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33 | 19 | This facility has 74% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (33 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 74% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
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15 | 7 | This facility has 114% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (15 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 114% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
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45% | 37% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (45% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 8% worse |
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Inspections
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25 | 13 | This facility has 92% more inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (25 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 92% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
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10 | 5 | This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (10 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 100% worse |
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Complaints per year
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2.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 92% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (2.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 92% worse |
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Complaint visits
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22 | 8 | This facility has 175% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (22 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 175% worse |
The most recent inspection on July 3, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving resident care issues such as pressure ulcer treatment, infection control, fall follow-up, and discharge planning, as well as environmental and life safety code concerns including emergency preparedness and facility maintenance. Several complaint investigations were substantiated with related citations, but many complaints were also found to be unsubstantiated or corrected upon follow-up. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement in recent complaint investigations, with the latest inspections indicating compliance after prior citations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIndiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
45 of 60 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 60 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 60 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,430 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 0 | 72 | 23,479 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 7,683 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,322 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,881 | 69 | 75% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,608 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,524 | 89 | 97% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 930 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 12 | 15 | 871 | 64 | 70% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 600 | 81 | 88% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 529 | 67 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 1 | 2 | 491 | 60 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 47 | 51% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 343 | 44 | 48% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 313 | 42 | 46% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 262 | 56 | 61% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 37 | 40% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 9 | 10% | 9.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 9 | 10% | 4.7 |
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.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
29% of new residents, often for short stays.
49% 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
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Aperion Care Tolleston Park based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gary's city center to Aperion Care Tolleston Park's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.82 miles to nearest hospital (St. Catherine Hospital)
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Aperion Care Tolleston Park is located in Gary, Indiana.
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Carla Dawson is the Director of Nursing at Aperion Care Tolleston Park.
The legal owner and operator of Aperion Care Tolleston Park is Major Hospital.
Aperion Care Tolleston Park has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Aperion Care Tolleston Park's license number is 25-008505-1.
According to IN state health department records, Aperion Care Tolleston Park's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Aperion Care Tolleston Park's occupancy is 71%.
Frank Bensema is the administrator of Aperion Care Tolleston Park.
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