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INDIANA VETERANS HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana)

3851 N RIVER RD, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana 47906

Phone: 7654631502

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
212
Avg Residents/Day
101.5
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Tippecanoe
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIndiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.190.68+0.52
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.693.73+1.96
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.6/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover59.8%45.9%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-04-11Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-10-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

10 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-08Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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