Heritage Pointe of Huntington
1180 West 500 North · Huntington, IN · 46750 · 2603552750
78 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025
Implement 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.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025
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.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155692 · certified since July 27, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.