Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
516 N Williams St · Angola, IN · 46703 · 2606659467
99 certified beds Government - Hospital district
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 17, 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 October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
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 January 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155449 · certified since July 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.