Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City
1101 E Coolspring Ave · Michigan City, IN · 46360 · 2198745211
180 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 3, 2025
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 24 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155156 · certified since April 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.