Hammond-Whiting Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Hammond-Whiting Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF688Feb 11, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide therapy or treatment for a resident with post-stroke hemiplegia resulting in a loss of range of motion to the affected hand for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for range of motion. (Resident 15)Finding includes:During random observations on 2/5/26 at 9:56 a.m., 2/6/26 at 1:03 p.m., and 2/9/26 at 10:00 a.m., Resident 15's left hand remained in a fist position. The knuckles on his left hand appeared larger than on his right. No visible intervention was observed for the left hand. During an observation of care on 2/9/26 at 10:41 a.m., the resident grabbed and pulled non-purposefully with his right hand when turned on his left side. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 9, 2023

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical abuse, related to a resident to resident altercation which resulted in Resident J being injured with bilateral non-displaced nasal bone fractures and a hematoma to the face for 1 of 1 resident to resident altercations reviewed. (Residents J and K) Finding includes: An Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) state reported incident indicated on 6/23/23 at approximately 7:36 p.m., Resident J and Resident K were roommates and an altercation occurred between the two of them in their room. Resident J was found to have bruising and bleeding from the face and Resident K was observed kicking Resident J as he exited the room to seek help. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 11, 2026

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a clean and sanitary kitchen was maintained related to food containers and boxes stored on the floor of walk ins, refrigerated food open to air and heavy debris build up on equipment for 1 of 1 kitchen observed. (Main Kitchen) This had the potential to affect 62 residents who received meals prepared from the kitchen.Findings include:On 2/5/26 at 8:50 a.m., the initial kitchen tour was completed with the Head Cook. The following was observed:a. In the portable walk-in refrigerator there were two loose containers of beef broth on the floor, There was a box of tortilla shells and two other food boxes sitting on the floor. There was a bag of biscuits open to air and discolored on the tops.b. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 7, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was served and prepared under sanitary conditions related to dried food spillage, scoops in bins, and food that was not labeled for 1 of 1 kitchens observed. (The Main Kitchen) This had the potential to affect all residents receiving food from the kitchen. Finding includes: During the brief kitchen sanitation tour on 9/30/24 at 9:34 a.m. with the Dietary Food Manager (DFM), the following was observed: a. An accumulation of dried food spillage was on the outside and on the lids of the flour, sugar, and rice bins. b. A plastic scoop was observed inside the flour and rice bins positioned directly on the food. c. A bag of thawed chicken was observed in a plastic bin in the walk in refrigerator. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Oct 7, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure kitchen areas were maintained in a functional and sanitary manner, related to dirty floor tile, dried food spillage, and an accumulation of dust on pipes for 1 of 1 kitchen areas. (The Main Kitchen) This had the potential to affect all residents who received food from the kitchen. Findings include: 1. During the brief kitchen sanitation tour on 9/30/24 at 9:34 a.m. with the Dietary Food Manger (DFM), the following was observed: a. The floor tile throughout the kitchen had an accumulation of dirt and debris along the base boards. The tile grout was also discolored and dirty. b. There was an accumulation of dried spillage on top of the dishwasher and on the front of the dishwasher. c. […]