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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.

(260) 627-2191 aduggan@thecedarsrc.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.84/day

Overall rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

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.

54.7%

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

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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

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

$1.7M

36.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.9M

Total costs $4.6M

78-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

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

Results

5 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 9 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

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10 complaints

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

Indiana average: 4 complaints

41 total citations

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

Indiana average: 26 citations

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SNF

IN 46733

143

71.4%

$12,192,260.00

$5,615,054.00

46.1%

108.40

5/5

3.6901

5/5

3/5

5/5

Adams Heritage

SNF

IN 46773

71.6%

$5,068,983.00

$2,488,962.00

49.1%

39.10

5/5

4.1205

4/5

5/5

Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

IN 46304

100

DOBBEN, STEVEN

92.5%

$15,225,564.00

$5,306,023.00

34.8%

92.50

3/5

3.1554

2/5

3/5

5/5

Cedars the

SNF

IN 46765

FORTH, CHAD

54.7%

$4,609,255.00

$1,741,267.00

37.8%

37.10

2/5

4.8420

2/5

4/5

Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

IN 47320

102

TROXWELL, MELANIE

75.6%

$12,342,683.00

$4,315,019.00

35%

77.20

2/5

3.5110

2/5

3/5

Adams Woodcrest

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46733

Bed Count: 143

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 155747

Occupancy: 71.4%

Home Revenue: $12,192,260.00

Payroll Costs: $5,615,054.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 108.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6901

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Adams Heritage

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46773

Bed Count: 61

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 155729

Occupancy: 71.6%

Home Revenue: $5,068,983.00

Payroll Costs: $2,488,962.00

Payroll %: 49.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1205

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46304

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DOBBEN, STEVEN

CCN: 155805

Occupancy: 92.5%

Home Revenue: $15,225,564.00

Payroll Costs: $5,306,023.00

Payroll %: 34.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 92.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1554

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Cedars the

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46765

Bed Count: 78

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FORTH, CHAD

CCN: 155796

Occupancy: 54.7%

Home Revenue: $4,609,255.00

Payroll Costs: $1,741,267.00

Payroll %: 37.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 37.10

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.8420

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 47320

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: TROXWELL, MELANIE

CCN: 155432

Occupancy: 75.6%

Home Revenue: $12,342,683.00

Payroll Costs: $4,315,019.00

Payroll %: 35%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.20

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5110

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

LEO, IN 46765

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132

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

19,833

Total Hours (Quarter)

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

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Total Health inspections 10

67% above Indiana average

Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 23

8% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 25.0

2.3 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 14 citations

Complaint investigations 9 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 23

Minor Health citations 0

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

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.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.3

53% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 25.3

48% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 17.5%

45% above Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.2%

90% above Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.0%

26% above Indiana average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

31% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 13.2%

203% above Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% below Indiana average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.1%

67% below Indiana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.3%

2% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 80.5%

16% below Indiana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 0.8%

87% below Indiana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.2%

Near Indiana average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Cedars the based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 54.7% ↓ 2.5pp vs 2022

Net Income $139,200 ↑ ~$65K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,523,271 ↓ ~$93K vs 2022

Profit Margin 3.0% ↑ 1.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	75.7%	81.8%	81.1%	72.5%	73.3%	80.0%	71.8%	68.0%	63.7%	54.7%	57.2%	54.7%
Beds	95	96	96	78	78	78	78	78	78	78	78	78
Net Income	$258,706	$219,527	$23,849	$117,935	$172,068	$182,949	$182,857	$164,927	$153,482	$121,999	$74,516	$139,200
Gross Revenue	$3,361,095	$5,207,051	$4,515,217	$3,557,262	$6,589,441	$4,709,392	$4,667,730	$4,913,528	$4,617,765	$4,100,244	$4,326,324	$4,609,255
Operating Expenses	$3,084,344	$4,526,793	$4,617,653	$2,670,476	$4,673,286	$4,539,533	$4,686,986	$4,823,460	$4,626,066	$4,065,594	$4,407,030	$4,587,858
Net Patient Revenue	$3,268,265	$4,537,889	$4,338,875	$2,710,908	$4,692,037	$4,601,870	$4,707,896	$4,837,440	$4,570,211	$4,036,359	$4,311,463	$4,605,460
Total Payroll	$1,866,760	$2,950,932	$2,916,298	$1,741,240	$2,508,441	$2,689,935	$3,190,866	$3,403,851	$3,226,814	$3,208,228	$3,616,261	$3,523,271
Profit Margin %	7.7%	4.2%	0.5%	3.3%	2.6%	3.9%	3.9%	3.4%	3.3%	3.0%	1.7%	3.0%
Medicare %	2.9%	3.3%	2.0%	3.9%	4.8%	4.6%	1.8%	3.6%	3.1%	3.9%	4.4%	3.3%
Medicaid %	25.9%	24.3%	21.5%	29.4%	36.0%	25.2%	31.9%	31.2%	41.4%	48.8%	43.7%	43.0%
Private %	71.2%	72.4%	76.5%	66.7%	59.1%	70.3%	66.3%	65.3%	55.4%	47.3%	51.8%	53.7%
Revenue/Day	$164	$158	$153	$224	$224	$202	$230	$250	$251	$259	$265	$296
Cost/Day	$155	$158	$162	$221	$223	$199	$229	$249	$254	$261	$271	$295
Avg Length of Stay	497.2 days	421.7 days	520.5 days	318.4 days	165.4 days	278.4 days	343.1 days	285.1 days	242.9 days	1,019.8 days	937.1 days	368.3 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

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

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).

Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).

IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

IN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

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

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

IN Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

IN Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

Cedars the

Cedars the is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Cedars the is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Cedars the

Cedars the is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Cedars the is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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This home usually has availability

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Mostly short-term rehab stays

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14 visits/inspections

Results

10 complaints

41 total citations

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