APERION CARE MONROE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Aperion Care Monroe has a Trust Grade of D, indicating below-average performance with several concerns about care quality. It ranks #418 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the bottom half of state options, and #6 out of 7 in Monroe County, meaning there is only one better local choice. The facility is improving, having reduced issues from 12 in 2023 to 6 in 2024, but it still faces significant challenges. Staffing is rated poorly with a 1-star rating and a 53% turnover rate, which is average for the state, suggesting some instability in care. While the facility has not incurred any fines, there have been serious concerns raised, such as inadequate food storage practices and failure to maintain proper registered nurse coverage, which could jeopardize resident safety.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Indiana
- #418/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 53% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Indiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 28 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Indiana average (3.1)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 28 deficiencies on record
Oct 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the written notification required for a transfer and discharge was provided to the resident and the resident representative for 1 of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the notification of the bed hold policy required for a resident who transferred to the hospital was provided in writing to the resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. On 10/22/24 at 1:43 p.m., Resident 31's clinical record was reviewed. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, traumatic brain injury, dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), and respiratory f...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label medications with an open and expiration dates for 1 of 1 medication rooms observed. (Medication Room, Resident 14)
Find...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0800
(Tag F0800)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a physician order for a carbohydrate controlled diet received the correct diet for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for food...
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Apr 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0602
(Tag F0602)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from misappropriation of resident property though the diversion of a resident's controlled substance for staff u...
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Nov 2023
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0567
(Tag F0567)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents had full access to their facility managed personal funds account during the weekend hours for 1 of 16 residents reviewed f...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was developed for a resident with a surgical wound who was on a long term antibiotic for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor a resident with a new medication order for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Blood sugars were not obtained.(R...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed use the services of a registered nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week for 6 of 120 days reviewed.
Findings include:
On ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0807
(Tag F0807)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
3. On 11/13/23 at 3:07 p.m., Resident 22 indicated he only gets ice water if he asked for it. At that time, Resident 22 had a clear medication glass at beside which was almost empty.
On 11/14/23 at 3:...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a clean and sanitary environment for 6 of 11 resident rooms an...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and served in a sanitary manner for 3 of 3 kitchen observations. The hand washing station did not have...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to electronically submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) complete and accurate direct care staffing information, including info...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the daily posted nurse staffing sheet had the actual hours worked by staff for 4 of 4 days of daily posted nurse staff...
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Aug 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0659
(Tag F0659)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure qualified personnel provided care as indicated by the resident's person-centered plan of care. A QMA (Qualified Medication Aide) ass...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for residents diagnosed with substance use disorder for 3 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resi...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the residents right to be free from verbal abuse by a staff member for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. (LPN 1, Resident B)
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Dec 2022
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed for their preferred mobility aid for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for accommodation of needs.(Resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0572
(Tag F0572)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a policy in writing and to have an acknowledgement of a policy signed which indicated residents could not go outside ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident had a behavior care plan implemented for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services to maintain g...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility to ensure the respiratory treatment tubing was changed for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care. (Resident 18)
Finding includ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) for a resident on an antipsychotic medication was completed, and the facility failed to...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
During observation, interview and record reviewed, the facility failed to ensure an opened date was placed on insulin vials for 1 out of 2 medication carts observed during medication storage (west hal...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff provided dental services for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dental services. (Resident 28)
Finding includes:
On 12...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff provided food that was palatable, attractive, and appetizing temperature for 2 of 2 meal test trays served from ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for 15 of 18 r...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 28 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • Grade D (40/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Aperion Care Monroe's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns APERION CARE MONROE an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Aperion Care Monroe Staffed?
CMS rates APERION CARE MONROE's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 53%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 67%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Aperion Care Monroe?
State health inspectors documented 28 deficiencies at APERION CARE MONROE during 2022 to 2024. These included: 27 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Aperion Care Monroe?
APERION CARE MONROE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by APERION CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 38 certified beds and approximately 34 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BLOOMINGTON, Indiana.
How Does Aperion Care Monroe Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, APERION CARE MONROE's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (53%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Aperion Care Monroe?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Aperion Care Monroe Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, APERION CARE MONROE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Aperion Care Monroe Stick Around?
APERION CARE MONROE has a staff turnover rate of 53%, which is 7 percentage points above the Indiana average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Aperion Care Monroe Ever Fined?
APERION CARE MONROE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Aperion Care Monroe on Any Federal Watch List?
APERION CARE MONROE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.