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HomeIndianaIndiana Veterans Home

Indiana Veterans Home

3851 N River Rd, West Lafayette, IN 479067654631502
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
212
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 212 certified beds with an average of 112.1 residents per day (53% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Dec 9, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.37 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 51.5% (high)

Indiana Veterans Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in West Lafayette, Indiana with 212 certified beds. It has been operating since 2011. The facility scored at average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
212
Avg Residents/Day
112.1
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 4, 2011
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Tippecanoe
Last Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
48.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Feb 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jul 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.85 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.99 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.37 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.65 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.5%
RN Turnover
52.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STATE OF INDIANA AUDITOR OF STATE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 21, 2011
GROW, JOYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
GROW, JOYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
BALZER, MANDYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
GROW, JOYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Indiana Veterans Home?▾
Indiana Veterans Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Indiana Veterans Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Indiana Veterans Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 9, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Indiana Veterans Home?▾
Indiana Veterans Home provides 5.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 3.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.5%.
How many beds does Indiana Veterans Home have?▾
Indiana Veterans Home has 212 certified beds with an average of 112.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 53% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Indiana Veterans Home?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in West Lafayette, Indiana with an average rating of 3.6/5. You can compare all facilities on the West Lafayette nursing homes page.