The most recent inspection on June 24, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and Life Safety Code standards, noting one deficiency related to a corridor door latch that was corrected during the revisit. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of Life Safety Code deficiencies, particularly involving door latching, fire extinguisher maintenance, and electrical safety issues, as well as some resident care concerns such as grooming, infection control, and timely assistance. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for one substantiated case in August 2022 involving a delayed report of resident-to-resident verbal abuse. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent inspections suggest improvement in addressing Life Safety Code issues and regulatory compliance compared to prior surveys.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)7.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
79% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 4.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
129630
2022
2023
2024
2025
Census
Latest occupancy rate52% occupied
Based on a June 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 04/28/25 was conducted to verify compliance with fire safety and licensure requirements.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and Life Safety Code standards. One deficiency was noted regarding a corridor door to the Beauty Shop lacking a positive latching mechanism, which was corrected during the revisit.
Severity Breakdown
SS=B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The corridor door to the Beauty Shop lacked positive latching hardware and failed to latch into the door frame.
The visit was conducted as a paper compliance review for the Annual Recertification and State Licensure Survey completed on March 31, 2025.
Findings
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 based on the paper review for the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 37Capacity: 75Deficiencies: 5Apr 28, 2025
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a) and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with several Life Safety Code requirements including self-closing corridor doors for hazardous storage areas, overdue maintenance on portable fire extinguishers, malfunctioning smoke barrier doors, lack of GFCI protection on electrical outlets near sinks, and use of power cord daisy chains. Corrective actions and plans for ongoing compliance monitoring were documented.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 5
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure corridor doors to a beauty shop used for storage had self-closing and latching devices.
SS=E
Two portable fire extinguishers had not received required 6-year maintenance.
SS=E
Dining room smoke barrier doors did not restrict smoke movement due to malfunctioning coordinating device.
SS=E
One receptacle within 6 feet of a sink in the dining room was not GFCI protected.
SS=E
Two power cord daisy chains were used as a substitute for fixed wiring in the IT closet.
SS=E
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 75Census: 37Portable fire extinguishers: 2Portable fire extinguishers total: 11Residents affected by corridor door deficiency: 20Residents affected by fire extinguisher deficiency: 25Residents affected by smoke barrier door deficiency: 25Residents affected by GFCI deficiency: 30Residents affected by power cord daisy chain deficiency: 15
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Maintenance Director
Interviewed and involved in findings and corrective actions
Administrator
Interviewed and involved in findings and exit conference
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted from March 25 to March 31, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to protect resident dignity related to call light response times, inadequate ADL care such as nail grooming, failure to provide bedtime snacks consistently, and lapses in infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene during laundry delivery and failure to use enhanced barrier precautions for a resident with a central line.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 5
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Severity
Failed to protect a resident's dignity by not responding timely to a request for assistance with bed mobility for toileting needs.
SS=D
Failed to provide daily grooming assistance for nail care for a dependent resident.
SS=D
Failed to offer and/or provide bedtime snacks to 6 of 6 residents reviewed.
SS=D
Failed to utilize infection prevention and control practices related to hand hygiene during laundry delivery affecting 38 of 41 residents.
SS=D
Failed to utilize infection prevention and control practices related to enhanced barrier precautions during care for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for infection control (Resident 32).
SS=D
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for dignity: 41Residents reviewed for ADLs: 3Residents reviewed for frequency of meals: 6Residents receiving facility laundry services: 38
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Michael Wolfe
Laboratory Director or Provider/Supplier Representative
Signed the report.
LPN 3
Observed flushing central line without additional PPE and not following enhanced barrier precautions for Resident 32.
CNA 9
Failed to respond timely to Resident 194's request for repositioning.
CNA 10
Assisted Resident 194 with repositioning after delay.
CNA 8
Responsible for cutting nails of non-diabetic residents and reported on nail care practices.
Laundry Aide 11
Observed failing to perform hand hygiene during laundry delivery.
DON
Director of Nursing
Provided interviews regarding call light expectations, nail care, infection control policies, and enhanced barrier precautions.
Administrator
Indicated lack of policy on call light response and nail care; provided facility policies.
Assistant Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor
Provided laundry and linen handling policies and procedures.
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 35Capacity: 75Deficiencies: 0Aug 21, 2024
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey that exited on 07/12/24 was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.90(a).
Findings
At this PSR Life Safety Code survey, Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre was found in compliance with Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The facility was fully sprinklered with a fire alarm system and smoke detection throughout.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 75Census: 35
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 33Capacity: 75Deficiencies: 9Jul 12, 2024
Visit Reason
An Emergency Preparedness Survey and a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey were conducted by the Indiana Department of Health on 07/12/2024.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements but not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements. Multiple deficiencies were identified related to exit door accessibility, stairwell door latching, hazardous storage, alcohol-based hand sanitizer placement, sprinkler system maintenance, corridor door latching, and fire drill documentation.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 3SS=E: 5SS=C: 1
Deficiencies (9)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure all exterior exit doors were readily accessible and able to open on first try.
SS=F
Failed to ensure the means of egress for 3 exit doors was readily accessible without requiring specialized security measures.
SS=F
Latch on 3rd floor stairwell exit door near RR# 309 was not functioning and door failed to self-close and latch.
SS=E
Failed to ensure corridor doors to 2 hazardous rooms had self-closing devices that properly closed and latched.
SS=E
One alcohol-based hand sanitizer dispenser was installed directly above a light switch, an ignition source.
SS=E
Failed to maintain automatic sprinkler system; Post Indicator Valve sight glass was unreadable.
SS=C
One alcove used as hazardous storage with combustible materials open to corridor.
SS=E
One corridor door (Resident Room #304) failed to latch positively into the door frame.
SS=E
Failed to conduct fire drills on each shift for 1 of 4 quarters; missing documentation for second and third shift drills in Q4 2023.
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted over June 12, 13, 14, 17, and 18, 2024.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in several areas including failure to provide Medicare non-coverage notifications to residents, inadequate assistance with grooming and timely showers for dependent residents, and use of unqualified staff assisting residents with eating.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Severity
Failed to provide notification of Medicare non-coverage for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for beneficiary protection notifications.
SS=D
Failed to provide grooming and dressing assistance and failed to perform timely showers for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for activities of daily living.
SS=D
Failed to ensure qualified staff assisted residents with eating for 1 of 3 mealtime observations; an uncertified activity assistant assisted a resident with eating.
SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 33Total Capacity: 33Residents reviewed for Medicare non-coverage notification: 3Residents affected by Medicare non-coverage notification deficiency: 2Residents reviewed for ADL care: 3Residents affected by ADL care deficiency: 2Mealtime observations: 3Residents affected by feeding assistance deficiency: 1
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Doug Lynch
HFA
Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative's signature on report
Activity Assistant 10
Activity Assistant
Assisted resident with eating without passing CNA written certification
Administrator
Interviewed regarding Medicare non-coverage notification and facility policies
Social Services Director
Interviewed regarding notification of Medicare non-coverage and documentation
DON
Director of Nursing
Interviewed regarding grooming, shower refusals, and feeding assistant qualifications
CNA 5
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interviewed regarding documentation of resident refusals for care
CNA 7
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interviewed regarding resident refusals and shower documentation
CNA 8
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interviewed regarding resident grooming, shower refusals, and feeding assistance
The inspection was conducted as a paper compliance review for the Annual Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Findings
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 based on the paper review for the Recertification and State Licensure survey.
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00423284.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in Complaint IN00423284 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00423284 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type: 40Census Payor Type - Medicare: 2Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 24Census Payor Type - Other: 14Total Census: 40
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00419470, IN00419034, and IN00419042.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in complaints IN00419470, IN00419034, and IN00419042 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaints IN00419470, IN00419034, and IN00419042 were investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF: 38Total Capacity: 38Census Payor Type Medicaid: 29Census Payor Type Other: 9
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 37Capacity: 75Deficiencies: 0Jul 13, 2023
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 06/15/23 by the Indiana Department of Health.
Findings
At this Life Safety Code Survey, Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center was found in compliance with the Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers, 42 CFR 483.90(a).
An annual Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey was conducted by the Indiana Department of Health to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and Life Safety Code requirements.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with several Life Safety Code requirements including self-closing doors, maintenance of battery-operated smoke alarms, monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, protection of electrical junction boxes, and proper use of power strips and extension cords. Corrective actions were initiated during the survey.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 4SS=F: 1SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (6)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 therapy horizontal exit door is self-closing and kept closed unless held open by a compliant release device.
SS=E
Failed to ensure all battery operated smoke alarms in resident rooms were maintained and replaced if older than 10 years.
SS=F
Failed to inspect 1 of 1 portable fire extinguishers on the patio monthly; missing documentation from September 2022 through May 2023.
SS=D
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 electrical junction boxes in attic above resident room 319 was protected with a cover; exposed wiring observed.
SS=E
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 power strip was not used as a substitute for fixed wiring to provide power to high current draw equipment (refrigerator in resident room 326).
SS=E
Failed to ensure 11 resident rooms did not use flexible cords (lamps with powered plugs in base) as a substitute for fixed wiring.
SS=E
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 75Census: 36Residents potentially affected by therapy door deficiency: 5Number of resident rooms with extension cord lamp issues: 11
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Elizabeth Patton
Executive Director
Named as facility representative at exit conference
Maintenance Director
Interviewed and acknowledged multiple deficiencies including door, smoke alarms, fire extinguisher, electrical issues, and power strip usage
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted over May 31, June 1, 2, 5, and 6, 2023.
Findings
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.
Report Facts
Census Payor Type - Medicare: 2Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 25Census Payor Type - Other: 11
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00403144.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00403144 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Report Facts
Census: 42Total Capacity: 42Census Payor Type - Medicare: 1Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 27Census Payor Type - Other: 14
Paper compliance review to the Investigation of Complaint IN00386966 completed on August 19, 2022.
Findings
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper review of the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00386966 completed on August 19, 2022; facility found in compliance.
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) was conducted to the Emergency Preparedness Survey and the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey originally conducted on 07/19/22 by the Indiana Department of Health.
Findings
At this PSR survey, Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements and Life Safety Code Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid. The facility was fully sprinklered except for two detached sheds used for storage.
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00386966, which was substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited related to the allegations.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure an incident of resident-to-resident verbal abuse was reported immediately to the Executive Director and submitted to the State Agency within the required timeframe for 1 of 5 resident incidents reviewed. The investigation revealed that the abuse was reported late to the Executive Director and subsequently to the State Agency.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00386966 was substantiated. The facility failed to timely report an incident of resident-to-resident verbal abuse involving Resident F and Resident C. The Executive Director reported the incident to the State Agency on 7/21/22 after a delay.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to report an incident of resident to resident verbal abuse immediately to the Executive Director and State Agency as required.
SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 50Total Capacity: 50Residents involved in incident: 2
Report
Mar 31, 2025
File
health-inspection_2025-03-31.pdf
Report
Jun 18, 2024
File
health-inspection_2024-06-18.pdf
Report
Jun 6, 2023
File
health-inspection_2023-06-06.pdf
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