Rensselaer Care Center
Rensselaer, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155287) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $128,311
Phone: (219) 866-4181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rensselaer Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Rensselaer Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
Rensselaer Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $128,311.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Rensselaer Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1986. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 90.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rensselaer Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. The rating breaks down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.77 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $128,311.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided.
Rensselaer Care Center is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months per the data supplied.
Families should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rensselaer Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 60.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $128,311.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Rensselaer Care Center is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 90.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity and operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which has 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 15, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS provides an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Rensselaer Care Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 219-866-4181 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 219-866-4181 for information and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155287?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.