APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Aperion Care Summerfield in Cloverdale, Indiana, has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is recommended and above average in quality. It ranks #115 out of 505 facilities in the state, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 5 in Putnam County, indicating only one local option is better. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with care issues increasing from 3 in 2024 to 5 in 2025. Staffing is a concern, rated at 2 out of 5 stars, with a 44% turnover rate, which is slightly better than the state average. Although there have been no fines, which is positive, RN coverage has been inconsistent, with no RN scheduled on weekends for several days, potentially affecting resident care. Additionally, there were specific concerns about unsafe flooring conditions and the emotional well-being of one resident who appeared tearful and withdrawn. Overall, while there are strengths like the lack of fines and decent state ranking, families should be aware of the staffing and care trend issues.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Indiana
- #115/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near Indiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Indiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below Indiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 12 deficiencies on record
May 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the code status of a resident was accurate for the physician...
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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
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 11 residents MDS assessments reviewed (Resident 32).
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure quarterly care plan meetings, which addressed the specific n...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure water temperatures in the dining room wash station and common restrooms were within safe parameters for 3 of 3 random observations.
F...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper handwashing for 1 of 2 dining observations.
Findings include:
1. During a dining observation, on 4/30/25 at 11...
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Apr 2024
3 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 call light was kept within the resident's reach for 1 of 16 residents reviewed for call lights (Resident 39).
Findin...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff wore a hairnet restraint when in the kit...
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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 to provide Registered Nurse (RN) coverage 8 hours per day 7 days per week for 7 of 28 days reviewed for staffing. This had the potential to af...
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Feb 2023
4 deficiencies
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 record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications had been documented as administered for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Residents 30, 9, and 35)....
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the laminate flooring (a multi-layer synthetic flooring product) in the facility was safe in good repair, for 5 of 5 d...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
3. Observation made during the tour on 02/06/2023 at 10:15 a.m., noted that Resident 40 was in the North hallway sitting in wheelchair and was tearful and placed her head down towards the floor.
On 0...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe food temperatures as evidenced by inadequate external and internal temperatures for 1 of 4 reach in refrigerators...
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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
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 44% turnover. Below Indiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Aperion Care Summerfield's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Aperion Care Summerfield Staffed?
CMS rates APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 60%, 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 Summerfield?
State health inspectors documented 12 deficiencies at APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD during 2023 to 2025. These included: 12 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Aperion Care Summerfield?
APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD 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 43 certified beds and approximately 40 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in CLOVERDALE, Indiana.
How Does Aperion Care Summerfield Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Aperion Care Summerfield?
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 Summerfield Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD 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 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 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 Summerfield Stick Around?
APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD has a staff turnover rate of 44%, which is about average for Indiana nursing homes (state average: 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 Summerfield Ever Fined?
APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD 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 Summerfield on Any Federal Watch List?
APERION CARE SUMMERFIELD 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.