Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 8380 Virginia St, Merrillville, IN 46410
- CCN
- 155650
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 100
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 81
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Nov 2025. The latest survey cycle has 24 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Indiana is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $3,418 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Lake County median | Indiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 20 homes in the county, 507 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Indiana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 24 Nov 2025 | 24 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 12 Jul 2024 | 17 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 16 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 24 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 22 May 2026 | F0772 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 22 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 16 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | C | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Indiana median | Indiana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.26 | 3.60 | 3.68 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.93 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.67 | 3.10 | 3.24 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, Indiana median
- 45.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.3% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.6% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.2% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Major Hospital
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 May 2023 | |
| Casa Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2024 | |
| Lincolnshire Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 May 2023 | |
| Lincolnshire Healthcare Property LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 May 2023 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Lake County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center | Merrillville | 1 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 8 Aug 2025 | |
| Spring Mill Health Campus | Merrillville | 1 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 9 Dec 2025 | |
| Colonial Nursing Home | Crown Point | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 2 Jun 2025 | |
| Casa of Hobart | Hobart | 1 of 5 | 12 | $14,433 | 7 Apr 2026 | |
| Saint Anthony | Crown Point | 1 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 16 Jun 2025 | |
| Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point LLC | Crown Point | 2 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 2 Apr 2026 | |
| Crown Point Health Campus | Crown Point | 1 of 5 | 11 | $25,665 | 23 Mar 2026 | |
| Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, The | Hobart | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 17 Jun 2025 | |
| Aperion Care Tolleston Park | Gary | 1 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 24 Feb 2026 | |
| Great Lakes Healthcare CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Dyer | 2 of 5 | 27 | $0 | 24 Mar 2026 | |
| South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center | Gary | 1 of 5 | 21 | $0 | 22 Sep 2025 | |
| Ignite Medical Resort Dyer LLC | Dyer | 1 of 5 | 19 | $8,281 | 29 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center (CCN 155650). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/lincolnshire-health-rehabilitation-center-merrillville-in-155650/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 22 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 12 Jul 2024.
- Who operates Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names Lincolnshire Healthcare LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Indiana as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.