Rensselaer Care Center
RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN — inspection on May 6, 2026.
Found 11 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.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0691 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.
Federal health inspectors cited RENSSELAER CARE CENTER in RENSSELAER, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-06.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RENSSELAER CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-30.