Cedars the

Nursing Home
Overview of Cedars The
Cedars The is a senior living community located in Leo, Indiana. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and outpatient therapy. The community has been serving residents since 1994.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Indiana average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Indiana average: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Indiana average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 51m per day

This home provides 41% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Indiana average: 3h 26m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 78

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 54.7%
Residents per day (avg) 37
Occupancy rate
54.7%
Residents per day (avg)
37

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$4.7M
Surplus of revenue
$139.2K
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$4,730,853.00
Surplus of revenue
$139,200.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.7M
36.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.9M
Total costs $4.6M
Bed community size
78-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
58%
Occupied Beds
45 of 78
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
MIXED FACILITY (NURSING + RESIDENTIAL CARE)
License Date
June 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-001215-1
CMS Certification Number: 155796

Ownership & operating entity

Cedars the is administrated by AMANDA DUGGAN.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: MEGAN ZENT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Residential and Assisted Living
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing
Long Term Care
Outpatient Therapy

Contact Information

Fax: (260) 627-2881

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, Comprehensive/Skilled Nursing

Inspection History

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.

14 visits/inspections

Results

5 with citations

0 without citations

10 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:May 5, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

41 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

57 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address LEO, IN 46765

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

132
Total Staff
67
Employees
65
Contractors
19,833
Total Hours (Quarter)
30
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 14 8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 21 8.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 48 7.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
109 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
20.1%
of total hours from contractors
3,982 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 10 Licensed Practical Nurse: 12 Certified Nursing Assistant: 19 Registered Nurse: 10 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 29 19 48 6,509 91 100% 7.3
Medication Aide/Technician 15 10 25 4,652 91 100% 7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse 9 12 21 2,100 90 99% 8.4
Registered Nurse 4 10 14 1,639 91 100% 8
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 1,103 89 98% 6.3
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 499 62 68% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 496 61 67% 8.1
Administrator 1 0 1 457 57 63% 8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 1 2 407 58 64% 6.3
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 357 45 49% 7.9
Speech Language Pathologist 0 2 2 335 61 67% 5.5
Physical Therapy Aide 0 1 1 305 62 68% 4.9
Qualified Social Worker 0 2 2 150 37 41% 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 1 1 118 58 64% 2
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 4 4 65 25 27% 2.5
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 54 13 14% 4.1
Medical Director 0 1 1 52 13 14% 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 25 12 13% 2.1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 10

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 23
Citations per inspection
2.3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

23 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 30, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 17, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 13, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 13, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
100,606,734 Total Residents
Medicare 155,796 (0.2%)
Medicaid 100,450,890 (99.8%)
Private Pay/Other 48 (0%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.3
53% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.3
48% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.5%
45% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 27.2%
90% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 31.0%
26% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
31% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 13.2%
203% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.8%
87% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
67% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.3%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.5%
16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.2%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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