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Rensselaer Care Center

1309 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN, 47978

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Rensselaer Care Center, with 42 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $128,311 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
120
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.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures5 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 2
15
Jasper Co. avg 1.5Indiana avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Jasper Co. avg: 1.5. 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.

42
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
19
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
122023
132024
142025
32026
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.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $128,311 total · May 6, 2024
  1. May 6, 2024$128,311

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

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)5.63%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.04%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.05%

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
Engels, ErinMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Gentry, MarkMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Starkey, TylerMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Waite, JohnMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Whicker, TimothyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Fenoughty, DeannaCORPORATE OFFICER
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Rensselaer Medical Investors, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cross, CindyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fenoughty, DeannaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fletcher, ToddOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Henry, TerryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kutemeier, JillianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lay, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Radadiya, PragneshkumarOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Swanker, RichardOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Thurmond, JoanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ziegler, JamesOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Engels, ErinTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Gentry, MarkTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Starkey, TylerTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Waite, JohnTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Whicker, TimothyTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Hendricks County HospitalADP OF THE SNF
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Rensselaer Medical Investors, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Kutemeier, JillianADP OF THE SNF
Preston, ForrestADP OF THE SNF
Radadiya, PragneshkumarADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Jasper County.

1309 E Grace St, Rensselaer
Jasper County · IN · 47978
120 certified beds40.9336, -87.1370

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Hooverwood
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Frequently asked questions

What is Rensselaer Care Center's CMS rating?

Rensselaer Care Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Rensselaer Care Center located?

Rensselaer Care Center is located at 1309 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN, 47978 in Jasper County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.

Does Rensselaer Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $128,311 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Rensselaer Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Rensselaer Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Rensselaer Care Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.5 across 2 facilities in Jasper 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 Rensselaer Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Rensselaer Care Center'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)
155287
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
120
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 42 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 6, 20260605DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2026
Mar 6, 20260677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2026
Mar 6, 20260943CComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 28, 2026
Jul 16, 20250585EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Jul 16, 20250686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Jul 16, 20250695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Jul 16, 20250800EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Jul 16, 20250804EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Jul 16, 20250812FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Jul 16, 20250842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Jul 16, 20250940DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2025
Feb 7, 20250554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 7, 2025
Feb 7, 20250676DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 7, 2025
Feb 7, 20250688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 7, 2025
Feb 7, 20250692DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 7, 2025
Feb 7, 20250695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 7, 2025
Feb 7, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 7, 2025
May 6, 20240689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 29, 2024
May 6, 20240805KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 29, 2024
Feb 23, 20240622DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 23, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 23, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 23, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 23, 20240690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Feb 23, 20240761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 18, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 42 citations.

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