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Complaint Investigation

Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center

November 24, 2025 · Merrillville, IN · 8380 Virginia St
Citations 2
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 100
Provider ID 155650
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Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center
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Inspection Summary

LINCOLNSHIRE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER in MERRILLVILLE, IN — inspection on November 24, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0684
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

indicated, .

Weekly skin checks will be conducted by the licensed nurse.

This will be documented in the resident's Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Daily, during routine care, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will observe the resident's skin.

When abnormalities are noted this will be communicated to the licensed nurse .

This citation relates to Intake 2585462. 3.1-37(a)

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COMPLETED

11/24/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center

8380 Virginia St Merrillville, IN 46410

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

During an interview on 11/24/25 at 11:02 a.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) indicated the IV was an oversight on the admission assessment and it should have documented as being present.

The facility policy titled, PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) Line Maintenance, was provided by the Nurse Consultant on 11/24/25 at 4:02 p.m. and identified as current.

The policy indicated the IV site should be checked for at least each shift for signs of infection, infiltration, or other complications.

This citation relates to Intake 2585462.3.1-47(a)(2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MERRILLVILLE, IN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from LINCOLNSHIRE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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