The most recent inspection on June 25, 2025, found Chesterton Manor in compliance with Life Safety Code and Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, with no deficiencies noted. Prior inspections showed recurring issues primarily related to Life Safety Code compliance involving kitchen hood fire suppression systems and electrical equipment maintenance, as well as multiple citations for resident care deficiencies such as pressure ulcer treatment, catheter care, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. Complaint investigations included some substantiated findings, notably failures in abuse reporting, resident supervision, and staff training, as well as inadequate care for pressure ulcers and catheter maintenance. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent clean Life Safety Code inspection and ongoing follow-up visits suggest some improvement in addressing earlier cited deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)13.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
217% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 4.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
1612840
2022
2023
2024
2025
Census
Latest occupancy rate77% occupied
Based on a June 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) was conducted to follow up on the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey that exited on 04/07/2025 and the PSR survey that exited on 06/02/2025.
Findings
At this Post Survey Revisit, Chesterton Manor was found in compliance with Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code, Chapter 19, Existing Health Care Occupancies and 410 IAC 16.2. The facility was fully sprinklered and had appropriate fire alarm and smoke detection systems.
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey that exited on 04/07/2025 was conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements related to kitchen hood extinguishing system appliance placement and electrical equipment maintenance documentation. Corrective actions were initiated but systemic compliance was still being monitored.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Failed to provide an approved method for returning cooking appliances to their approved design location under the kitchen hood extinguishing system.
SS=E
Failed to conduct required maintenance and maintain complete documentation of inspections for Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE).
SS=F
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 100Census: 78Deficiency completion date: Jun 11, 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sherrie Lamore
Administrator
Named in relation to exit conference and findings review
Maintenance Director
Interviewed regarding deficiencies related to kitchen hood extinguishing system and electrical equipment maintenance
Regional Maintenance Director
Educated Maintenance Director on electrical equipment maintenance practice
The visit was a paper compliance review related to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey completed on March 6, 2025.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review for the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 73Capacity: 100Deficiencies: 4Apr 7, 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.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements, with deficiencies related to kitchen hood fire suppression system placement, lack of approved method for returning cooking appliances to approved locations, use of unauthorized power strips in resident rooms, and failure to maintain documentation of Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE) inspections.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 3SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Severity
Failed to maintain kitchen hood fire extinguishing system pull station at required height between 42 and 48 inches above the floor.
SS=E
Failed to provide an approved method for returning cooking appliances to approved design location after maintenance or cleaning.
SS=E
Power strip in resident room 208 did not meet UL 1363 standards and was unauthorized.
SS=E
Failed to conduct required maintenance and maintain complete documentation of inspections for Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE).
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted from March 2 to March 6, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including misappropriation of property, accuracy of assessments, care plan timing, quality of care, pressure ulcer treatment, range of motion devices, fall prevention, nutrition documentation, oxygen flow rates, pain management, medication storage, infection control, and call light system functionality.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 9SS=A: 1SS=E: 2: 2
Deficiencies (14)
Description
Severity
Failed to protect a resident's right to be free from misappropriation of property related to bank fraud by an agency CNA.
SS=D
Failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) comprehensive assessment was accurately completed related to falls, fractures, and hospice services.
SS=A
Failed to ensure a care plan meeting was conducted at least quarterly for one resident.
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Failed to ensure medications were held per blood sugar parameters, skin conditions assessed and monitored, and constipation treated and monitored.
SS=E
Failed to ensure pressure ulcer treatments were completed as ordered by the physician.
SS=D
Failed to ensure an orthotic device was in place for a resident with limited range of motion to the hand.
SS=D
Failed to ensure fall interventions were in place related to floor mats, bed position, and call lights in reach for residents with a history of falls; also failed to ensure hot water temperatures were below 120 degrees Fahrenheit in multiple areas.
SS=E
Failed to ensure food consumption logs were completed for residents with a history of weight loss.
SS=D
Failed to ensure oxygen was at the correct flow rate for residents reviewed for oxygen.
SS=D
Failed to ensure a resident was free from pain related to pain medications and transportation to the pain clinic not being available.
SS=D
Failed to ensure proper medication storage related to medicated creams not stored securely.
SS=D
Failed to ensure infection control practices were in place and implemented related to not donning personal protective equipment for residents in enhanced barrier precautions during wound care.
SS=D
Failed to ensure the call light system in resident rooms and at the nurses' station was properly functioning.
SS=D
Failed to ensure employees received the required annual dementia training for 5 of 10 employee records reviewed.
The visit was a paper compliance review related to the investigation of Complaint IN00445328 completed on November 13, 2024.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review of the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00445328 completed on November 13, 2024; facility found in compliance.
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00445328 and IN00446197. Complaint IN00445328 resulted in federal/state deficiencies related to the allegations, while complaint IN00446197 had no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure dependent residents received timely assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) related to incontinence care for 2 of 4 residents reviewed (Residents C and F). Additionally, the facility failed to ensure correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use and hand hygiene compliance by staff during care of a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (Resident E).
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00445328 was substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited. Complaint IN00446197 was not substantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure dependent residents received timely assistance with ADL care related to incontinence for 2 of 4 residents reviewed.
SS=D
Failed to ensure correct PPE use and hand hygiene by staff during care of a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 76Total Capacity: 76Urine volume drained: 900Residents reviewed for ADL care: 4Residents affected by ADL deficiency: 2Residents audited for ADL care monitoring: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
CNA 1
Certified Nursing Assistant
Named in finding related to failure to provide timely ADL care to Resident C
CNA 2
Certified Nursing Assistant
Named in finding related to failure to perform hand hygiene after care for Resident E
CNA 3
Certified Nursing Assistant
Named in finding related to failure to use correct PPE during care for Resident E
Administrator
Facility Administrator
Interviewed regarding expectations for ADL care frequency and resident care
Director of Nursing
Director of Nursing
Provided current facility policies and involved in corrective action plans
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 70Capacity: 100Deficiencies: 0Apr 23, 2024
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 03/07/24 was performed to verify compliance with Life Safety Code requirements.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found in compliance with the Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code. The facility was fully sprinklered and equipped with a fire alarm system and battery-powered smoke detectors in resident rooms.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 100Census: 70
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionDeficiencies: 0Apr 1, 2024
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey and the Investigation of Complaint IN00423048 completed on February 12, 2024.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey and complaint investigation.
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 62Capacity: 100Deficiencies: 3Mar 7, 2024
Visit Reason
The Indiana Department of Health conducted a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey on 03/07/2024 to assess compliance with 42 CFR 483.90(a) and the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements, including incomplete documentation for preventative maintenance of 56 battery-operated smoke alarms, a non-functioning ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle in room 412, and failure to conduct fire drills on each shift for one of four quarters in 2023.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 2SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure documentation for preventative maintenance of 56 battery-operated smoke alarms was complete.
SS=F
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) was properly maintained for protection against electric shock.
SS=E
Failed to conduct fire drills on each shift for 1 of 4 quarters as required.
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey, including the Investigation of Complaints IN00423048 and IN00424678.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including medication self-administration, quality of care related to skin and constipation management, catheter care, PICC line care, oxygen administration, RN staffing, medication storage, resident record documentation, and environmental conditions.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00423048 resulted in federal/state deficiencies related to the allegations. Complaint IN00424678 had no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 6SS=E: 2SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (9)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure residents had Physician's Orders and assessments for self-administration of medications for 3 residents.
SS=D
Failed to ensure areas of bruising and constipation were assessed and monitored for 4 residents.
SS=E
Failed to ensure residents with suprapubic catheters received catheter care and urinary drainage bags and tubing were kept off the floor for 2 residents.
SS=D
Failed to care for a PICC line in accordance with professional standards, including flushing with correct saline amount and documentation for 1 resident.
SS=D
Failed to ensure oxygen was administered as ordered and set at correct flow rate for 1 resident.
SS=D
Failed to ensure a Registered Nurse worked 8 consecutive hours in the facility on any given day.
SS=F
Failed to ensure medications were properly stored; loose pills were found inside medication carts on 2 halls.
SS=D
Failed to maintain complete and accurate clinical records related to clarification of PRN pain medication orders and meal consumption documentation for 2 residents.
SS=D
Failed to keep the resident environment in good repair, including marred walls, doors, door frames, missing baseboards, and peeling non-skid strips in 2 units.
This visit was for the investigation of complaints IN00408370 and IN00409935.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the allegations in complaints IN00408370 and IN00409935 were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints IN00408370 and IN00409935 found no deficiencies related to the allegations.
Report Facts
Census Bed Type: 61Census Payor Type - Medicare: 3Census Payor Type - Medicaid: 49Census Payor Type - Other: 9
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 61Capacity: 100Deficiencies: 0Jun 2, 2023
Visit Reason
A Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted on 04/20/23 by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR Subpart 483.90(a).
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found in compliance with Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code (LSC), Chapter 19, Existing Health Care Occupancies and 410 IAC 16.2. The facility is fully sprinklered, has a fire alarm system with hard wired smoke detection in corridors, battery powered smoke detectors in resident rooms, and is protected by a Natural Gas powered generator.
An Emergency Preparedness Survey and a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey were conducted by the Indiana Department of Health on April 20, 2023, as part of the annual survey process.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements but was found not in compliance with Life Safety Code requirements due to deficiencies in emergency lighting testing and annual fire door inspections.
Severity Breakdown
SS=F: 1SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure 1 of 1 battery backup emergency lights were tested monthly as required.
SS=F
Failed to ensure annual inspection and testing of 1 of 1 fire door assemblies in the facility were completed in accordance with Life Safety Code requirements.
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted from March 20 to 24, 2023.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including resident self-administration of medications without proper orders or assessments, inadequate ADL care for dependent residents, failure to assess and treat skin excoriations and bruising, inadequate hearing care, failure to document food consumption for a resident with weight loss, incorrect oxygen flow rates, improper medication management, failure to follow food preparation recipes, lack of antibiotic stewardship, and environmental maintenance issues.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 9SS=B: 1
Deficiencies (10)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure residents had Physician's Orders and assessments to self-administer medications for 3 residents.
SS=D
Failed to provide ADL assistance related to showers and shaving for 3 of 7 residents reviewed.
SS=D
Failed to ensure skin excoriation and bruising was assessed, monitored, and treated for 2 of 7 residents.
SS=D
Failed to ensure residents with impaired hearing received necessary services related to ear wax removal for 1 of 2 residents.
SS=D
Failed to ensure acceptable parameters of nutrition were maintained related to documenting food consumption for a resident with weight loss.
SS=D
Failed to ensure oxygen was set at the correct flow rate and functioning for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for oxygen.
SS=D
Failed to manage medications appropriately related to not monitoring side effects of opioid medication and administering blood pressure medication outside parameters for 2 of 5 residents.
SS=D
Failed to ensure food was prepared in a form to meet individual needs related to not following a recipe for pureed food.
SS=D
Failed to promote antibiotic stewardship related to unnecessary antibiotic use for 1 of 1 resident reviewed.
SS=D
Failed to ensure the residents' environment was clean and in good repair related to marred doors and door frames, chipped floor tile, and broken shower heads on 2 of 4 units and 1 of 2 shower rooms.
SS=B
Report Facts
Census: 64Total Capacity: 64Survey Dates: 5Residents affected by self-administration deficiency: 3Residents affected by ADL care deficiency: 3Residents affected by skin care deficiency: 2Residents affected by hearing care deficiency: 1Residents affected by nutrition documentation deficiency: 1Residents affected by oxygen care deficiency: 3Residents affected by medication management deficiency: 2Residents affected by antibiotic stewardship deficiency: 1Rooms with environmental deficiencies: 5
Paper compliance review to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey completed on March 24, 2023.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the paper compliance review to the Recertification and State Licensure Survey.
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00399577.
Findings
The complaint IN00399577 was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00399577 was investigated and found unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionDeficiencies: 0Nov 15, 2022
Visit Reason
Paper compliance review to the Post Survey Revisit (PSR) completed on November 15, 2022, related to the Investigation of Complaint IN00390759 completed on September 30, 2022.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review to the PSR to the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00390759 completed on September 30, 2022; paper compliance review conducted on November 15, 2022.
The inspection was conducted as a paper compliance review related to the investigation of Complaint IN00393843 completed on November 15, 2022.
Findings
Chesterton Manor was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review of the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00393843 completed on November 15, 2022; facility found in compliance.
This visit was a Post Survey Revisit (PSR) to the Investigation of Complaint IN00390759 completed on 9/30/22 and was in conjunction with the Investigation of Complaint IN00393843.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing necessary treatment and services for residents with pressure ulcers and urinary catheters, including failure to document turning and repositioning, administer nutritional supplements as ordered, and provide catheter care every shift. The facility failed to implement a systemic plan of correction to prevent recurrence of these deficiencies.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00390759 was not corrected. Complaint IN00393843 was substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited at F609 and F943.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure residents with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services to prevent further skin breakdown and promote healing, including lack of documentation of turning and repositioning and providing nutritional supplements as ordered for 2 of 3 residents reviewed.
SS=D
Failed to ensure residents with urinary catheters and history of urinary tract infections received proper care and services related to improper catheter tubing positioning, care plan interventions not followed for catheter usage, and catheter care not provided every shift for 2 of 3 residents reviewed.
This visit was for the investigation of Complaint IN00393843 and was conducted in conjunction with a Post Survey Revisit to Complaint IN00390759. The complaint IN00393843 was substantiated and related federal/state deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately report an allegation of abuse to the Administrator for one resident, failed to ensure adequate supervision of residents who smoked, and failed to train agency staff on the facility's abuse policy and procedures. These deficiencies had the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00393843 was substantiated. Complaint IN00390759 was not corrected. The investigation found failures in abuse reporting, supervision of residents smoking, and staff training on abuse policies.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 2SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure an allegation of abuse was immediately reported to the Administrator for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for allegations of abuse (Resident K).
SS=D
Failed to ensure residents received adequate supervision related to residents assessed for supervised smoking observed smoking without supervision for 2 of 4 residents observed (Residents G and L).
SS=D
Failed to ensure staff at the facility were trained on the facility's abuse policy and procedure, related to 3 of 4 Agency CNAs not educated on the facility's abuse policy and procedures prior to working with residents.
This visit was conducted for the investigation of three complaints (IN00382961, IN00383520, and IN00390759). Two complaints were substantiated with deficiencies cited related to complaint IN00390759.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing necessary treatment and services to prevent further pressure ulcer breakdown for one resident, and failed to ensure proper catheter care documentation for another resident. Preventative measures and documentation were lacking, particularly related to turning, repositioning, and catheter care.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00382961 was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. Complaint IN00383520 was substantiated but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. Complaint IN00390759 was substantiated with federal/state deficiencies cited at F686 and F690.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 1SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Failed to ensure a resident admitted with a pressure ulcer received necessary treatment and services to prevent further breakdown, including lack of documentation of turning, repositioning, and transferring the resident out of bed, resulting in an unstageable necrotic pressure ulcer.
SS=G
Failed to ensure catheter care was documented for a resident with an indwelling catheter, despite physician orders for catheter care every shift.