Inspection Reports for Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC
7252 ARTHUR BLVD, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on June 24, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving medication administration, clinical documentation, service plan updates, and sanitation issues. Some investigations substantiated complaints about failure to notify physicians and families of condition changes, incomplete follow-up care, and inadequate supervision leading to resident safety concerns. Enforcement actions such as staff suspension and termination occurred in response to substantiated verbal abuse, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement with recent investigations finding no deficiencies, following a period of mixed compliance.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
Deficiencies per year
Census
Based on a June 2025 inspection.
Census over time
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Executive Director | Signed report |
| QMA 1 | Named in medication administration deficiencies for Residents 12, 13 | |
| LPN 1 | Named in medication administration deficiencies for Resident 15 | |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Responsible for audits, re-education, and corrective actions |
| Resident Care Coordinator | Interviewed regarding medication and service plan deficiencies | |
| Dietary Manager | Responsible for dietary staff education and food preparation audits | |
| Assisted Living Unit Manager | Interviewed regarding clinical record deficiencies | |
| Medical Records Liaison | Responsible for Emergency Binder audit and updates |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Executive Director | Signed the report and involved in corrective action plans |
| Memory Care 1 Unit Manager | Interviewed regarding notification failures and medication administration | |
| Memory Care 2 Unit Manager | Interviewed regarding incident reporting timeline | |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding incident reporting knowledge and procedures | |
| Dietary Aide 1 | Interviewed regarding wet silverware and dining room cleanliness | |
| Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding wet silverware report and replacement | |
| CNA 2 | Interviewed regarding food on the floor in dining room |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Carmella Owens | Director of Nursing | Named in interview regarding policy on skin discoloration monitoring and documentation. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Unknown | Laboratory Director's or Provider/Supplier Representative's signature on report |
| LPN 1 | Named in investigation related to resident elopement and failure to intervene | |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Involved in investigation findings and corrective actions related to resident elopement and care deficiencies |
| MC Unit Manager | Provided interviews regarding resident elopement and supervision | |
| CNA 4 | Provided statement related to resident falls and supervision |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Administrator | Signed the report and involved in plan of correction. |
| LPN 1 | Involved in an altercation with Resident D; no longer employed. | |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Named in multiple findings related to notification failures, documentation, and staff education. |
| Human Resource Director | Interviewed regarding expired CNA certificate and health screening documentation. | |
| Dietary Supervisor 1 | Interviewed regarding kitchen sanitation deficiencies. | |
| Dietary Supervisor 2 | Interviewed regarding kitchen sanitation deficiencies. | |
| Administrator | Administrator | Involved in complaint investigations and staff education. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Administrator | Signed the report |
| LPN 1 | Prepared and administered medications incorrectly to Residents M and N | |
| RN 2 | Acknowledged wrong dose of lorazepam was administered | |
| Unit Manager | Acknowledged lorazepam dosage change |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Administrator | Named as facility administrator and signatory on the report |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Executive Director | Signed the report and provided the Plan of Correction. |
| RN 1 | Named in infection control deficiency for touching pills with bare hands. | |
| Director of Nursing | Acknowledged failure to notify physician and responsible party of fall; involved in corrective actions and interviews. | |
| LPN 1 | Interviewed regarding call light activation and walkie talkie use. | |
| LPN 2 | Interviewed regarding call light activation and walkie talkie use. | |
| LPN 3 | Observed medication patch application on Resident G. | |
| CNA 1 | Interviewed regarding call light and resident language barrier. | |
| CNA 2 | Interviewed regarding call light and walkie talkie use. | |
| CNA 3 | Interviewed regarding walkie talkie use. | |
| QMA 1 | Named in medication pre-setting deficiency. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Ford | Administrator | Signed the report and involved in the investigation and corrective actions. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA 3 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Educated regarding infection control and proper glove disposal after observed wearing gloves in hallway. |
| Activity Assistant 1 | Activity Assistant | Received education on proper mask use after observed wearing mask below nose and mouth. |
| Laundry Employee 1 | Laundry Employee | Received education on proper mask use after observed not wearing mask. |
| Dietary Employee 1 | Dietary Employee | Received education on proper mask use after observed wearing gloves improperly. |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed multiple times regarding deficiencies and corrective actions. |
| Administrator | Facility Administrator | Interviewed multiple times regarding deficiencies and corrective actions. |
| RN 1 | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding medication administration and clinical record deficiencies. |
| PTA 1 | Physical Therapy Assistant | Observed and educated on improper mask use. |
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