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Facility profile · CCN 195526

Heritage Healthcare Of Hammond

30 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $13,715.

1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
30
Total citations
30
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$13,715
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Care Planning8 Quality of Care6 Nursing & Physician Services6 Medication & Pharmacy4 Nutrition & Dietary2

Most common F-tags at this facility

F7252 F7262 F6772 F7322 F8422

Citation history

30 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 10, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Sep 10, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Sep 10, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Sep 10, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DComplaint
Sep 10, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
May 21, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
May 21, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
May 21, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
May 21, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
May 21, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
May 21, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
May 21, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
May 21, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 21, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 21, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
May 21, 2025F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
May 21, 2025F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.EStandard
Feb 25, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Feb 25, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
Feb 25, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Feb 25, 2025F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.CComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Jun 7, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 7, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.JStandard
Jun 7, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Jun 7, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard
Jun 7, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jun 7, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 7, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jun 7, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.EStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $13,715 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jun 7, 2024Fine$13,715—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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