Nursing home

Christian Care Retirement Community

720 E Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN, 46714

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Adams County Memorial Hospital · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Christian Care Retirement Community, with 5 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
86
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Wells Co. avg 5Indiana avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Wells Co. avg: 5. Indiana avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

5
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
22024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)2.48%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0.54%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.26%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
First Bank of Berne5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Borne-Bauman, CandiceMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Flueckiger, RussellMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Lehman, ScottMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Macklin, LarryMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Mcintire, DavidMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Adams County Memorial HospitalOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Apostolic Christian Care, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bluffton CpaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Everence Trust CompanyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Forvis Mazars LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Healthcare Therapy Services IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Borne-Bauman, CandiceOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bucher, TrentOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Culp, ColeenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Curry, BrianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Flechter, BradleyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Flueckiger, RussellOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Gerber, GeneOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Gresla, MarkOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Isch, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lautzenheiser, AmberOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lehman, ScottOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Longenberger, GeneOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Macklin, LarryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mcintire, DavidOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Moser, KlintOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Smith, AustinOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Smith, ScottOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sprunger, KyleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Tonner, BrianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wheeler, DaneOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Apostolic Christian Care, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Blue Management Services LLCADP OF THE SNF
Bluffton CpaADP OF THE SNF
Everence Trust CompanyADP OF THE SNF
First Bank of BerneADP OF THE SNF
Forvis Mazars LLPADP OF THE SNF
Healthcare Therapy Services IncADP OF THE SNF
Gresla, MarkADP OF THE SNF
Lautzenheiser, AmberADP OF THE SNF
Smith, AustinADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Wells County.

720 E Dustman Rd, Bluffton
Wells County · IN · 46714
86 certified beds40.7571, -85.1520

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Hooverwood
CCN 155001
Indianapolis, IN113Shown$25,124
Mason Health Care Center
CCN 155003
Warsaw, IN223Not shown$0
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 155005
Anderson, IN211Not shown$0
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the
CCN 155006
Wabash, IN111Not shown$0
Majestic Care of Bloomington
CCN 155019
Bloomington, IN332Not shown$0
Willows of Shelbyville
CCN 155022
Shelbyville, IN221Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Christian Care Retirement Community's CMS rating?

Christian Care Retirement Community has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Christian Care Retirement Community located?

Christian Care Retirement Community is located at 720 E Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN, 46714 in Wells County, and CMS lists 86 certified beds.

Does Christian Care Retirement Community have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Christian Care Retirement Community over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Christian Care Retirement Community's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Christian Care Retirement Community's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 5 across 4 facilities in Wells County, and 3.16 across Indiana. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Christian Care Retirement Community's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Christian Care Retirement Community's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
155701
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
86
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 5 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 22, 20250583EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 20250761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2025
Oct 22, 20240578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 31, 2024
Aug 5, 20240689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 14, 2024

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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