F

HAMMOND-WHITING CARE CENTER

1000 114TH ST, WHITING, IN 46394
Score: 30 / 100

With a score of 30/100, Hammond-Whiting Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Indiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Hammond-Whiting Care Center is near the national average, with 3.89 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 57 deficiencies at Hammond-Whiting Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.89 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.42 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.42 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

57
Total Deficiencies
Sep 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 55 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Sep 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Sep 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 10.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 22.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22