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Arlington Place Health Campus: Insulin Safety Failure - IN

Healthcare Facility
Arlington Place Health Campus
Indianapolis, IN  ·  4/5 stars

The resident, identified in inspection records as Resident D, had physician orders requiring 20 units of fast-acting lispro insulin three times daily and 40 units of long-acting lantus insulin with breakfast. Those orders were dated March 16, 2026. The May medication record showed she self-administered on May 2, May 8, May 14, and May 19.

The Director of Nursing Services told inspectors on May 29 that Resident D had chosen her own dosage amounts each time. The medical provider was aware, the director said. But no self-medication assessment had been completed.

The facility's own policy was direct about what was required. Any resident requesting to self-medicate was to be assessed using a specific observation tool in the electronic health record. That assessment was to go to the physician, who would then issue an order specifying exactly which medications the resident could self-administer. A care plan was to follow. None of that happened for Resident D.

Insulin is not a medication with a wide margin for error. The facility's own guidelines, provided to inspectors the day before the interview, listed blood sugar readings between 351 and 400 as requiring 10 units of insulin, and readings above 400 as requiring a call to the medical provider. A resident choosing her own dose, without a completed assessment on file and without a physician order in place, had no formal safety structure around those decisions.

Inspectors rated the violation as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm. The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Arlington Place Health Campus from 2026-05-29 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Last verified: September 19, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

ARLINGTON PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS in INDIANAPOLIS, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on May 29, 2026.

Those orders were dated March 16, 2026.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at ARLINGTON PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS?
Those orders were dated March 16, 2026.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from ARLINGTON PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 155816.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check ARLINGTON PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.