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Rensselaer Care Center

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

1309 E GRACE ST, Rensselaer, IN 47978

120 Beds
Medicare Since 1986

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1309 E GRACE ST
Rensselaer, IN 47978

About Rensselaer Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Rensselaer Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Rensselaer, IN, serving Jasper County and the surrounding community. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.7 residents.

Rensselaer Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1986, bringing 40 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Rensselaer, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds120
Avg. Residents/Day84.7
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyJasper
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

2of 5

Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Rensselaer Care Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Rensselaer Care Center provides 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.51 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 61.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 66.7%. Weekend staffing averages 3.43 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.51
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.64
Total Nurse Turnover Rate61.9%
RN Turnover Rate66.7%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.43

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Rensselaer Care Center has received 1 fine totaling $128,311. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($128,311)
Total Penalties1

Doctors at Rensselaer Care Center

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Rensselaer Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Rensselaer Care Center?

Rensselaer Care Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Rensselaer Care Center have?

Rensselaer Care Center has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.7 residents.

What type of facility is Rensselaer Care Center?

Rensselaer Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Jasper County in Rensselaer, IN.

How many doctors practice at Rensselaer Care Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Rensselaer Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Rensselaer Care Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Rensselaer Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·