Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor
3530 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350 · La Porte County · (219) 841-8020
81 certified beds, about 56 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155297 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 25, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 25 health citations since April 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.82 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
50.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Miller's Merry Manor, an affiliated group of 14 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 25 health citations on file.
July 25, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed to self-administer medications and had physician's orders for the medications for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for self-administration of medication. (Residents 23 and F)1. During random observations on 7/21/25 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:24 p.m., on 7/22/25 at 10:18 a.m. and 3:33 p.m., on 7/23/25 at 9:37 a.m. and 2:38 p.m., and on 7/24/25 at 11:13 a.m., Resident 23 was observed sitting in a recliner chair. At those times, there was a tube of Neosporin cream on the over bed table. During an interview on 7/21/25 at 11:00 a.m., the resident indicated he used the cream for his dry skin on his arms. On 7/24/25 at 11:26 a.m., RN 1 entered the resident's room and observed the Neosporin cream on the over bed table. [...]
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure personal privacy was maintained related to the computer screen being left open with resident information visible on 1 of 2 units throughout the facility. (The 100 unit)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a stat (immediate) chest X-ray was reported timely, eye drops were administered as ordered by the physician, a skin tear was treated and monitored, and a resident was treated for constipation for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for hospitalization and 1 of 1 resident reviewed for constipation. (Residents B and G)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure wound vac (vacuum) tubing was kept off the floor and treatments were followed as ordered by the physician for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Residents F and 44)
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure indwelling Foley (urinary) catheter tubing was kept off the floor, urinary outputs were documented, and urinalysis was collected in a timely manner for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for catheters. (Residents H and E)
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure food consumption logs and health supplements were completed for a resident with a history of weight loss for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for nutrition. (Resident 3)
May 22, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure clinical records were complete and accurately documented related to a resident's temperature on the Infection Control Assessment for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for urinary tract and respiratory infections, completed meal consumption and monitoring intake of nutritional supplements for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for nutrition, discontinuing pressure injury treatments for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers, and the documentation of oxygen when not in use for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for oxygen therapy. (Residents 25, 40, 48 and 11)
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's preferences were honored related to the type of diet they received for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for choices. (Resident 50)
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure individualized Care Plans were developed and implemented related to behaviors for 1 of 15 residents reviewed for care plan development and implementation. (Resident 22)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure bruised areas were assessed and monitored, and non-pressure skin treatments were completed as ordered, for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for non-pressure skin conditions. (Residents 40 and 6)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed ensure adequate supervision was provided for a resident related to fall interventions for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for falls. (Resident 48)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was set at the correct flow rate, for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Residents 49 and 44)
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure blood pressure and diuretic medications were not administered outside of their physician ordered parameters for 3 of 6 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Residents 40, 49, and 6)
February 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was not given a medication listed as an allergy, making them at risk for potential adverse consequences, related to antibiotics for an urinary tract infection (UTI), for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for infections. (Resident B)
November 28, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed and monitored after a fall, and failed to ensure the responsible party and Physician were notified after a fall for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls. (Resident C) The deficient practice was corrected on 10/31/23, prior to the start of the survey, and was therefore past noncompliance. The facility completed an investigation and inserviced staff regarding post fall procedures.
April 14, 2023Standard inspection · 10 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents had Physician's Orders for medications and an assessment to self-administer their own medications for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for self-administration of medication. (Residents 36)
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Physician was notified of treatment refusals for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for notification of change. (Resident 8)
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from misappropriation of property related to stolen jewelry by CNA 1 for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for misappropriation of property. (Residents 50 and 23) The deficient practice was corrected by 2/17/23, prior to the start of the survey, and was therefore past noncompliance. The facility thoroughly investigated the missing jewelry as well as notified the police. A report was initiated by the police department and a detective was assigned to the case. CNA 1 was terminated as she failed to return phone calls or come back to the facility for a statement. The case was still open as some of the jewelry was still missing.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents received the necessary care to maintain Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) related to turning and repositioning in bed and dirty fingernails for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for ADLs. (Residents 164 and 36)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure areas of bruising were assessed and monitored, and geri-sleeves (protective skin sleeves) were applied as ordered for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for anticoagulant (blood thinning) medication side effects and 2 of 3 residents reviewed for skin conditions non-pressure related. (Residents 30, 22, and 33)
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain hearing abilities related to not monitoring and assisting with a resident's hearing aid for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for hearing. (Resident 23)
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents maintained acceptable parameters of nutritional status related to meal consumption records not completed for residents with a history of weight loss and supplements not provided as ordered for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for nutrition. (Resident 19)
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to manage medications appropriately related to administering medications as ordered for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident 16)
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were labeled correctly related to eye drops and insulin for 2 of 4 residents observed during medication pass (Residents 46 and 167)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control guidelines were in place and implemented related to an indwelling foley catheter on the floor and improper cleaning of a glucometer for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for catheters and 1 of 1 observations of a glucometer. (Residents 164 and 46)
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 3 on July 25, 2025, 8 on May 22, 2024, 2 on April 14, 2023.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- C Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.82 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.31 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 18.2% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.03 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.03 on weekdays and 3.31 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.18 in April to June 2025 to 3.82 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.82 | 0.87 | 4.03 | 3.31 | 2.6% | 0 of 90 | 56 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.83 | 0.79 | 4.00 | 3.37 | 1.2% | 0 of 92 | 59 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.08 | 0.89 | 4.30 | 3.51 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 59 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.18 | 0.89 | 4.42 | 3.58 | 2.6% | 0 of 91 | 56 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Indiana
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.43 | $17.80 to $21.36 | 33,640 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.60 | $29.35 to $35.30 | 14,480 |
| Registered nurses | $40.14 | $37.86 to $48.28 | 68,980 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.5 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.9 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.4 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.2 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Miller's Merry Manor, a group of 14 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/2013 |
| Lake City Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 08/01/2022 | |
| Dunkle, David | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Dunkle, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Forvis Mazars, LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2023 | |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Millers Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Theracare Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Boyle, Patrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Decola, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dunkle, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Haug, Lori | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Kamran, Nadeem | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Robinson, Tina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Springer, Kari | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Forvis Mazars, LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2023 | |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Millers Health Systems Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Kamran, Nadeem | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/31/2025 | |
| Springer, Kari | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/31/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on July 25, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 25, 2025: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2024: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2024: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center La Porte, 2.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Miller's Merry Manor New Carlisle, 11.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City Michigan City, 12.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 67 citations
- Life Care Center of Michigan City Michigan City, 13 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Hamilton Grove New Carlisle, 13.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Miller's Merry Manor Walkerton, 13.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center South Bend, 17.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 25, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Miller's Merry Manor. Legal business name: JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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