Inspection Reports for Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
IN, 47630
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on June 25, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving safety and accident prevention, food service sanitation, infection control, and timely physician orders for resident care. Notable issues included failure to prevent resident falls resulting in injury, inadequate food handling practices, and delays in physician orders for pressure wound treatment. Several complaint investigations were substantiated with deficiencies, while many others were unsubstantiated or corrected upon reinspection. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies over time, with the most recent inspections showing compliance and no new citations.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
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Based on a June 2025 inspection.
Census over time
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| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN 2 | Observed leaving medication cart unlocked and acknowledged policy requirements | |
| Administrator | Provided current medication storage and administration policies |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Interviewed regarding expectations for Enhanced Barrier Precautions and provided current policies on EBP and ostomy care. |
| RN 2 | Registered Nurse | Indicated that normally orders are in place for colostomy care and nursing documentation when changing ostomy bags. |
| Qualified Medication Aide 1 | Qualified Medication Aide | Failed to don Enhanced Barrier Precautions during incontinence care for Resident C. |
| Qualified Medication Aide 2 | Qualified Medication Aide | Failed to don Enhanced Barrier Precautions during incontinence care for Resident C and brought the Wound Nurse who also failed to don EBP supplies. |
| Wound Nurse | Wound Nurse | Failed to don Enhanced Barrier Precautions while providing wound care to Resident C. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN 7 | Registered Nurse | Composed nursing progress note regarding Resident F's fall and admitted failure to notify family promptly. |
| Director of Nursing | Indicated that staff should notify family and physician after seizure activity. | |
| Administrator | Provided current policy Notification of Change dated August 2024. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN 7 | Registered Nurse | Named in family notification finding for Resident F |
| LPN 9 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in medication self-administration finding for Resident 13 |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Provided policies and interviews related to care plans, infection control, and complaint findings |
| Administrator | Administrator | Provided policies and interviews related to complaint findings |
| MDS Coordinator 11 | MDS Coordinator | Interviewed regarding care plan deficiencies |
| LPN 21 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed changing catheter and wound dressing |
| RN 3 | Registered Nurse | Interviewed regarding catheter size and infection control |
| CNA 6 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed providing care without PPE |
| CNA 10 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed providing care without PPE |
| Kitchen Manager | Kitchen Manager | Interviewed regarding kitchen sanitation and dishwasher temperatures |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Cates | Administrator | Signed report and involved in facility management |
| CNA 2 | Named in interview regarding failure to follow two-person assist protocol for Resident C | |
| Therapy 1 | Provided therapy notes and care plan information for Resident C | |
| Assistant Director Of Nursing | ADON | Provided policies and interviews regarding transfer procedures and accident reporting |
| Director Of Nursing | DON | Attended Fall IDT meeting and provided information on transfer incident |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy 1 | Therapist | Provided therapy notes and care plan information regarding Resident C's assistance needs |
| Assistant Director Of Nursing | ADON | Interviewed regarding staff awareness and policy on resident transfers and safety |
| Case Manager | Interviewed regarding Resident C's care plan changes after fall | |
| CNA 3 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Provided written statement about Resident B's fall from mechanical lift |
| LPN 2 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Provided written statement about Resident B's fall from mechanical lift |
| CNA 4 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Indicated two staff required when using mechanical lift |
| CNA 5 | Certified Nursing Assistant | Indicated two staff required when using mechanical lift |
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| Dietary Aide 2 | Observed improperly handling food and gloves during food preparation. | |
| Dietary Aide 3 | Observed touching plates with bare fingers and improper food handling. | |
| Dietary Aide 4 | Observed plating lunch with bare fingers touching plates. | |
| Dietary Aide 5 | Observed licking fingers to separate meal tickets. | |
| Dietary Aide 6 | Provided information on proper glove use during food prep. | |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Provided policies on food handling, kitchen cleaning, infection prevention and control, and PPE use. |
| Activity Staff 2 | Observed entering isolation room without donning PPE. | |
| CNA 2 | Observed donning gloves, N95 mask, and gown but did not tie gown at neck. | |
| CNA 3 | Observed entering isolation room without PPE. | |
| CNA 6 | Observed entering isolation room without PPE. | |
| RN 2 | Observed entering isolation room without PPE. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Cates | Administrator | Signed the report as facility administrator |
| Dietary Aide 2 | Observed failing to change gloves and touching food and surfaces improperly during food preparation | |
| Dietary Aide 3 | Observed touching plates with bare fingers during meal preparation | |
| Dietary Aide 4 | Observed touching plates with bare fingers during meal plating | |
| Dietary Aide 5 | Observed licking fingers to separate meal tickets | |
| Dietary Aide 6 | Provided information about glove use during food prep | |
| Dietary Manager | Provided information about kitchen cleaning schedule | |
| Director of Nursing | DON | Provided policies on food handling, infection control, PPE use, and kitchen cleaning |
| Activity Staff 2 | Observed entering isolation room without PPE | |
| CNA 6 | Observed entering isolation room without PPE | |
| CNA 2 | Observed donning PPE improperly before entering isolation room | |
| CNA 3 | Observed entering isolation room without PPE | |
| RN 2 | Observed entering isolation room without PPE |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Cates | Administrator | Signed the report |
| RN 2 | Interviewed and indicated wound treatments should have been placed on admit | |
| RN 3 | Interviewed and indicated triage should be called for orders if no orders sent on admit | |
| DON | Provided current admission orders policy |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN 2 | Indicated Resident B came to the facility with pressure wounds and that wound treatments should have been placed on admit. | |
| RN 3 | Indicated if pressure wounds are found on initial admit skin assessment and no orders were sent, triage should be faxed or called for orders. | |
| Director of Nursing (DON) | Provided the current admission orders policy and explained requirements for physician orders on admission. |
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Life Safety| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Cates | Administrator | Named as facility administrator during exit conference |
| Director of Plant Operations | Present during record review and interview regarding emergency preparedness and fire safety plan deficiencies |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN 19 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Named in medication administration errors and insulin administration observation |
| RN 31 | Registered Nurse | Provided guidance on medication administration and privacy |
| QMA 23 | Qualified Medication Aide | Named in privacy and hand hygiene findings |
| Administrator | Provided policy and interview responses related to multiple findings | |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided policy and interview responses related to multiple findings |
| Medical Records employee | Provided policies and information related to documentation and food safety | |
| Dietary Manager | Provided kitchen tour and food safety observations | |
| RN 57 | Registered Nurse | Observed and interviewed related to medication and privacy findings |
| Regional Clinical Nurse 9 | Provided interview related to narcotic monitoring and care plans | |
| Medical Records employee | Provided policies on leftovers and glove usage | |
| HR Director | Responsible for licensure compliance |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Cates | Administrator | Signed the report. |
| LPN 45 | Mentioned in relation to Resident P's medication administration and incident on 4/23/24. | |
| Regional Clinical Nurse 9 | Interviewed regarding respiratory distress recognition and care plan accuracy for Resident P. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN 45 | Administered bedtime medications to Resident P and reported on medication administration and resident condition. | |
| Regional Clinical Nurse 9 | Provided interviews regarding respiratory distress recognition and care plan inaccuracies. |
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Routine| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RN 57 | Registered Nurse | Observed entering rooms without knocking and leaving medications in rooms without proper orders. |
| QMA 23 | Qualified Medication Aide | Observed entering rooms without knocking and failing to sanitize hands when required. |
| LPN 19 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed administering insulin incorrectly and medication administration errors. |
| RN 31 | Registered Nurse | Provided guidance on privacy, medication administration, and infection control. |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided policies and interviews regarding multiple deficiencies. |
| MDS Coordinator 89 | Indicated errors in MDS assessments. | |
| Unit Manager | Provided information on medication policies and weight monitoring. | |
| Regional Clinical Nurse | Provided interviews regarding pain management and care plans. | |
| Therapy Supervisor | Indicated therapy provided heat treatment and requirements for orders. | |
| CNA 77 | Certified Nurse Aide | Indicated toothbrushes should be covered and not on floor. |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
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| RN 1 | Indicated post dialysis assessments were not done and medication was not always given per physician orders | |
| LPN 1 | Provided facility protocol for dialysis assessments and medication administration parameters | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Provided current policies on dialysis and medication administration |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Cates | Administrator | Signed the report |
| RN 1 | Provided information about missed post dialysis assessments and medication administration | |
| LPN 1 | Provided information on facility protocol for dialysis assessments and medication parameters | |
| Assistant Director of Nursing | Provided current policies on dialysis and medication administration |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Cates | Administrator | Signed the report |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided interviews and information on multiple findings including radiology, infection control, care plans, and policies |
| LPN 1 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed handling medications with bare hands |
| CNA 6 | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed providing incontinence care and call light placement; interviewed about care practices |
| QMA 15 | Qualified Medication Aide | Observed providing incontinence care |
| LPN 9 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Interviewed about oxygen tubing change frequency |
| RN 1 | Registered Nurse | Interviewed about dialysis weight orders |
| CNA 17 | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed near medication cart |
| QMA 15 | Qualified Medication Aide | Observed locking medication cart |
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Complaint Investigation| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA 6 | Certified Nurse Aide | Named in pressure ulcer and supervision findings |
| DON | Director of Nursing | Provided interviews and policies related to multiple deficiencies |
| LPN 11 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Indicated oxygen tubing change frequency |
| RN 1 | Registered Nurse | Indicated responsibility for weights and MAR entry |
| CNA 17 | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed near unlocked medication cart |
| QMA 15 | Qualified Medication Aide | Observed providing care and locking medication cart |
| LPN 7 | Licensed Practical Nurse | Indicated medication cart locking policy |
| CNA 1 | Certified Nurse Aide | Observed and interviewed regarding PPE use |
| IP | Infection Preventionist Nurse | Interviewed regarding infection control practices |
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