Miller's Merry Manor
5909 Lute Rd · Portage, IN · 46368 · 2197632273
66 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Miller's Merry Manor
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
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 March 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155299 · certified since June 18, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.