Nursing home inspections in Indiana
Indiana surveyors cite “Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate” at 2.53× its national share.
Cited least often against expectation here: “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report…”, at 0.65×.
F554 · 51 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Indiana cites above its expected share
- F5542.53×
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
51 citations across 49 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
71 citations across 65 facilities · Environmental Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
83 citations across 81 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
68 citations across 67 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
256 citations across 206 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
117 citations across 104 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
72 citations across 65 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
152 citations across 146 facilities · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
101 citations across 93 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
84 citations across 80 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
3.1% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J1030.9% | K30.0% | L— |
| Actual harm | G2622.2% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D9,18776.8% | E1,81515.2% | F4243.5% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B150.1% | C1601.3% |
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