BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

1375 S GRANT AVE, CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 47933 (765) 362-0905
Government - County 110 Beds AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
90/100
#10 of 505 in IN
Last Inspection: February 2025

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is an excellent choice for families looking for a nursing home. It ranks #10 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the top tier, and is the best option among the four nursing homes in Montgomery County. The facility is improving, having reduced the number of reported issues from 2 in 2023 to none in 2025. While staffing is average with a 3/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 42%, which is better than the state average, the home benefits from no fines and strong RN coverage, ensuring resident safety. However, recent inspections found concerns such as staff not cleaning food thermometers properly and residents not being invited to care plan meetings, which could potentially affect their care and satisfaction. Overall, families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses when considering this facility for their loved ones.

Trust Score
A
90/100
In Indiana
#10/505
Top 1%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Better
2 → 0 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
42% 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
○ Average
Each resident gets 33 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Indiana. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
Violations
○ Average
8 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2023: 2 issues
2025: 0 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (42%)

    6 points below Indiana average of 48%

Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 42%

Near Indiana avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Chain: AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record

Dec 2023 2 deficiencies
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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to obtain an order for oxygen delivery to a resident upon the resident's admission to the facility until 6 days later and failed...

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Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to obtain an order for oxygen delivery to a resident upon the resident's admission to the facility until 6 days later and failed to ensure a resident received the correct oxygen flow for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for respiratory care (Resident 245). Findings include: On 11/27/23 at 2:15 p.m., during observation of Resident 245, oxygen delivered by a concentrator (a medical device that separates nitrogen from the air around you so you can breathe up to 95% pure oxygen), at 3 liters (L) continually by nasal cannula (NC) (a medical device to provide supplemental oxygen therapy to people who have lower oxygen levels). The Resident indicated he had been on 4 to 5 liters and was to have 6 liters when he was up walking. He indicated it should be at least 5 L. Resident had some shortness of breath during the observation and interview. On 11/30/23 at 8:54 a.m., Resident tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed in droplet precautions (isolation requiring personal protective equipment). The resident was pale and shaky. Oxygen was being administered by a concentrator at 6 L per NC continually. During interview on 11/30/23 at 10:01 a.m., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 4 indicated the liter flow should be set at 3 to 5 L, and the resident was receiving 5 L. She indicated she checked on the resident and verified it was set at 5 liters. LPN 4 indicated Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) were to tell the nurse to adjust liter flow since the CNA did not adjust the liter flow. During an interview on 12/1/23 at 12:57 p.m., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 7 indicated she would call the physician at the time of admission and obtain an order for oxygen if a resident needed it and was aware the resident was on oxygen after being admitted . LPN 7 indicated Resident 245 did not have an order for oxygen at the time of admission. LPN 7 indicated the resident currently had an order for 3 to 5 liters to keep oxygen SATs (saturation level) (a percentage of how much oxygen your blood is carrying compared to the maximum it is capable of carrying), above 90%. On 12/1/23 at 1:15 p.m., a medical record review indicated Resident 245 had diagnoses of Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery (refers to heart weakening caused by reduced blood flow to your heart) without angina pectoris (chest pain), essential (primary) hypertension (high blood pressure), COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) (a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems), pneumonia (respiratory infection which affects the lungs), and respiratory failure with hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in your body tissues). Hospital discharge, dated 11/21/23, indicated an order of O2 (oxygen): at rest: 5L with activity: 6L with Oxymizer (an oxygen-conserving device that is designed to function optimally at lower flow rates, typically up to about 6 liters per minute). It was advised to continue use at ECF (extended care facility). Resident 245 had acute hypoxic respiratory failure secondary to left upper lobe pneumonia and sepsis and the treatment plan was to continue antibiotics, steroids, and the O2 order above. Oxygen order, dated 11/27/23 at 6:59 p.m., indicated Oxygen at 3 to 5 L per nasal cannula to keep O2 sats above 90%, every shift for diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Staff were to monitor Oxygen sats every shift, dated 11/27/2023. A care plan, dated 11/28/23, indicated resident has a potential for impaired gas exchange related to COPD. Intervention dated, 11/28/23, administer oxygen as ordered, 3 to 5 Liters per nasal cannula. The medication administration record indicated an order for Oxygen at 3 to 5 L per nasal cannula to keep O2 sats above 90%. The record indicated the order was administered beginning 11/28/23. Nurse progress note dated, 11/21/23 at 5:02 pm indicated, Resident receives O2 at 5L at rest. Nurse progress note dated, 11/22/23 at 4:32 p.m., indicated Respiratory Assessment: Uses oxygen (device/LPM) 5L/NC, Bi-pap/C-pap, SOB on exertion. On 11/30/23the Executive Director (ED) provided an undated document, titled, Oxygen Therapy and Devices and indicated it was the policy currently being used by the facility. The policy indicated, .Purpose, Oxygen is a basic human need. Without it, we would not survive. The air that we breathe contains approximately 21% oxygen. For most people with healthy lungs, this is sufficient, but for some people with certain health conditions whose lung function is impaired, the amount of oxygen that is obtained through normal breathing is not enough. Therefore, they require supplemental amounts to maintain normal body function .Indications for oxygen use 1. Obstructive pulmonary disease, 2. Shortness of breath .Definition of Oxygen .1. Oxygen is a drug which must be ordered by the physician .Initiation of Oxygen .1. Verify physician order .7. Apply device to patient with appropriate liter flow ., 3.1-47(a)(6)
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 food thermometers were cleaned according to policy which had the potential to effect 9 of 9 residents who received a m...

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Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food thermometers were cleaned according to policy which had the potential to effect 9 of 9 residents who received a modified meal from the kitchen. Findings included: During a random kitchen observation on 11/30/23 at 11:40 a.m., food temperatures were checked by Dietary [NAME] 9. [NAME] 9 removed a packet from the box, removed the wipe from the packet, cleaned the thermometer, and plunged it into a full container of the soft and bite pizza (modified meal for residents requiring soft and bite size food). The box she retrieved the packet from was observed to be Sureprep Skin Protectant Wipes (a liquid film-forming dressing applied to skin to form a protective barrier to reduce friction). When asked what she cleaned the thermometer with, she indicated she had just cleaned the thermometer and showed the opened wipe package that she had placed in a bowl. The packet indicated it was a Sureprep skin protectant wipe. [NAME] 9 indicated probe wipes (thermometer sanitizing wipes). When asked to read the packaging, she picked up the box of Sureprep skin protectant wipes and indicated it said probe wipes. When asked to re-read it, she again indicated it to be probe wipe cleaner while she pointed at the words. When informed that the wipes she used to clean the thermometer were not probe cleaning wipes, the box did not indicate they were probe cleaning wipes, and the wipes used were a medical skin treatment, [NAME] 9 called for the Dietary Manager (DM) and asked him if the wipes she just used were the correct wipes. The DM indicated they were probe wipe cleaners and pulled packets out of his shirt pocket to compare. The packets he pulled from his pocket were observed to be Wipes Plus probe wipes. The DM was notified that the wipes [NAME] 9 had were not probe wipes but were a medical skin treatment. [NAME] 9 indicated she could not serve the soft and bite pizza after putting the thermometer in it without being cleaned with probe wipe cleaners. She notified the DM that the container of food needed to be thrown away. In an interview on 11/30/23 at 11:47 a.m., the DM indicated that the box of skin protectant wipes had been in the kitchen since the last dietary manager was there before him, and since he started. The wipes were stored in a drawer located at the cook's station. The DM checked the drawer and only Wipes Plus probe wipe cleaners were found to be in the drawer. The DM indicated that he gave the skin protectant wipes to the Executive Director (ED) to get rid of. On 11/30/23 at 2:45 p.m., the ED provided and identified a document as a current facility policy, titled, American Senior Communities Food Temperatures with a revised date of 6/23. The policy indicated, .5. Temperatures should be taken with a sanitized and calibrated thermometer On 11/30/23 at 2:57 p.m., the ED provided and identified a document as the current product description for the skin protectant wipes that had been used to clean the thermometer in the kitchen. The description included a picture of the box that indicated, Medline; skin protectant . Sureprep protective wipe . effective protection between adhesive and skin . helps tape and film adhesion; non-irritating On 11/30/23 at 3:00 p.m., the ED provided and identified a document as current facility material safety data sheet (SDS), titled, Safety Data Sheet Sureprep Skin Protectant Wipe with a revised date of 8/10/23. The SDS indicated, .Section 4. First-Aid Measures .ingestion: if swallowed, call a physician immediately. Rinse mouth and throat thoroughly with water 3.1-21(i)(3)
Sept 2022 6 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0568 (Tag F0568)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was provided a quarterly statement for their pers...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was provided a quarterly statement for their personal funds account for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for personal funds (Resident 60). Findings include: During an interview, on 8/25/22 at 2:17 p.m., Resident 60 indicated she had not received a quarterly statement for her personal funds account. She had asked for one. Resident 60's record was reviewed on 8/31/22 at 2:25 p.m. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 7/16/22, indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Census information indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and resided on the Cottage (memory care unit). A care plan, initiated 4/18/22, indicated the resident's cognitive level was assessed within normal limits at times, but it was determined a structured, secure memory care environment was beneficial and appropriate. The reason for placement was the resident's dementia allowed for testing well on assessments but presented with safety needs that required a secure setting. A letter, dated 7/13/22, indicated the resident's responsible party was mailed two copies of the account ledger sheet and requested a signed copy be returned. The letter lacked documentation the signed copy was returned to the facility. The electronic record lacked documentation the resident was provided a quarterly statement for her personal funds account. During an interview, on 9/1/22 at 10:40 a.m., the Executive Director (ED) indicated if a resident resided on the Cottage, they were not provided with their personal funds account quarterly statement. It was mailed to their resident representative instead. If a resident requested a statement, they would have provided it. During an interview, on 9/1/22 at 11:51 a.m., Resident 60 indicated she wanted to receive her personal funds account statement quarterly. If the statement was sent to her family, it was most likely sent to her son. Her son would not have paid much attention to what the facility sent him or communicated those things with her very much. She had not been offered a statement. On 9/1/22 at 1:14 p.m., the ED provided a document titled, QUARTERLY STATEMENTS, and indicated it was the policy currently being used by the facility. The policy indicated, .POLICY: Federal regulations require that each quarter the Resident or his/her Responsible Party be provided with quarterly accounting of the Resident Trust Account .PROCEDURE: .For residents in the facility who can handle their own finances, give two copies of the quarterly statement to the Social Services Director. The Social Services Director will get both statements signed by the resident leaving one copy with the resident and returning the other signed copy to the Business Office .For residents who are unable to manage their own finances, send two copies of the quarterly statement along with a letter on letterhead to the responsible party 3.1-6(g)
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

PASARR Coordination (Tag F0644)

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 residents were re-evaluated for the need of a Preadmission S...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were re-evaluated for the need of a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) (a screening to ensure nursing home placement is appropriate) Level II (an assessment that ensures residents with mental illness and intellectual disabilities receive the services they need) assessments with changes in diagnosis for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for PASRR (Resident 38). Findings include: Resident 38's record was reviewed on 8/26/22 at 2:06 p.m. A significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 9/10/21, indicated the resident was not considered by the state Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) (a screening to ensure nursing home placement is appropriate) process to have a serious mental illness and had a severe cognitive impairment. Census information indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A Level I PASRR, dated 3/26/19, indicated no Level II (an assessment that ensures residents with mental illness and intellectual disabilities receive the services they need) assessment was required related to no serious mental illness diagnosed. A diagnosis, dated 8/16/21, indicated psychotic disorder (a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality) with delusions (fixed, false beliefs) due to known physiological condition. The electronic record lacked documentation the resident was referred for a Level II PASRR after the addition of the diagnosis. During an interview, on 8/31/22 at 11:24 a.m., the Executive Director (ED) indicated she reviewed the resident's PASRR, and it was not re-submitted for a Level II when the psychotic disorder diagnosis was added. It should have been reviewed with the addition of the diagnosis. On 8/31/22 at 11:24 a.m., the ED provided a document titled, PAS Paperwork, and indicated it was the policy currently being used by the facility. The policy indicated, .Pre-admission Screening (PAS) is a requirement for Nursing Facilities in the State of Indiana .PAS paperwork is used to .2. Assure persons with major mental illness continue recommended treatment in the nursing facility .Maintaining Preadmission Forms after admission: Level I Screen. The nursing facility is responsible for submitting a Level I screen for any resident who: .Requires an updated Level I screen because of a change in medication, diagnoses, etc 3.1-16(d)(1)
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Drug Regimen Review (Tag F0756)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to address pharmacy recommendations in a timely manner for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident 64 and 14). Finding...

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Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to address pharmacy recommendations in a timely manner for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident 64 and 14). Findings include: 1. Resident 64's record was reviewed on 8/29/22 at 11:47 a.m. The profile indicated the resident's diagnoses included, but were not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe), constipation, and chronic pain. An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 1/3/22, indicated the resident had no cognitive deficit and reported occasional mild pain. A quarterly MDS assessment, dated 6/23/22, indicated the resident had cognitive deficit, reported frequent mild pain and received an opiod (substances that act on opiod receptors to produce morphine-like effects) pain medications. A care plan, dated 4/23/21, indicated the resident was at risk for pain related to diagnoses which included, but were not limited to COPD, and constipation. Interventions included, but were not limited to, administer medications as ordered. A pharmacy recommendation, dated 9/16/21, indicated to consider discontinuing (DC) the following as needed (PRN) medications which had not been used for 60 days: Tylenol (acetaminophen) suppository (rectally inserted medication used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever), bisacodyl suppository (rectally inserted medication used to relieve constipation), and duonebs (aerosol medication used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease). A pharmacy recommendation, dated 11/15/21, indicated to consider discontinuing the following PRN medications which had not been used for 60 days: Tylenol (acetaminophen) suppository, bisacodyl suppository, and duonebs. Review of a discontinued medication order, indicated acetaminophen suppository 650 milligrams (mg) give rectally for fever, every 4 hours, PRN, had not been discontinued until 1/13/22. Review of a discontinued medication order, indicated bisacodyl suppository 10 mg give 1 suppository rectally, one time daily, PRN for constipation, had not been discontinued until 1/13/22. Review of a discontinued medication order, indicated ipratropium (a medication that opens the airways)-albuterol (a medication that decreases inflammation in the lungs) solution (duonebs), for nebulization (a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs) 0.5 mg-3 mg, give one vial every 6 hours PRN for wheezing/shortness of breath (SOB) had not been discontinued until 1/5/22. During an interview, on 8/29/22 at 2:20 p.m., the Executive Director (ED) indicated the previous Director of Nursing (DON) had left the position in the fall of 2021. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was promoted into the DON position shortly after. The concerns with the timeliness of the pharmacy recommendations was not discovered until December. 2. Resident 14's record was reviewed on 8/26/22 at 2:17 p.m. Diagnoses included, but were not limited to heart failure, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat rhythm) (AFib), end stage renal disease (kidney failure), and unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance (mental disorder in which a person loses the ability to think, remember, learn, make decisions, and solve problems). A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 5/20/22, indicated the resident was cognitively intact, received an anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication, and received dialysis (procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stopped working properly). A care plan, initiated on 10/23/19, indicated the resident was at risk for abnormal/excessive bleeding due to use of an anticoagulant medication. Interventions on the care plan included, but were not limited to, administer medication as ordered and to observe for adverse effects of medication, such as blurred vision, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, joint pain, and shortness of breath. A pharmacy recommendation, dated 9/16/21, indicated Resident 14 received Eliquis (apixaban) (medication used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to an irregular heartbeat) 2.5 milligrams (mg) twice daily for the prevention of systemic emboli (blood clot) due to AFib and to please to increase the dose of Eliquis to 5 mg twice daily. The drug manufacturer recommended dose when used in AFib in a dialysis patient is 5 mg twice daily. The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) signed and documented on the recommendation the doctor's office was called on 12/30/21 at 2:45 p.m. and a new order was received on 1/7/22 to increase the Eliquis to 5 mg twice daily. A pharmacy recommendation, dated 11/15/21, indicated Resident 14 received Eliquis (apixaban) (medication used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to an irregular heartbeat) 2.5 milligrams (mg) twice daily for the prevention of systemic emboli (blood clot) due to AFib and to please to increase the dose of Eliquis to 5 mg twice daily. The drug manufacturer recommended dose when used in AFib in a dialysis patient is 5 mg twice daily. The physician and the DNS agreed with the recommendation and signed the recommendation on 1/3/22. A current August 2022 physician's orders indicated Resident 14 received Eliquis 5 milligram (mg) tablet twice a day for the diagnosis of paroxysmal AFib (episodes of AFib that occurred occasionally and usually stopped spontaneously) with a start date of 4/16/22. During an interview, on 8/29/22 at 9:33 a.m., the Executive Director (ED) indicated the previous DNS had left the facility in the fall of 2021 and the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS) had taken over the DNS position and started reviewing the pharmacy recommendations in December 2021. The facility and doctor should have addressed and signed the pharmacy recommendations within 30 days of receiving the recommendations. On 8/29/22 at 9:35 a.m., the ED provided and identified a document as a current facility policy, titled Medication Regimen Reviews and Pharmacy Recommendations, dated 10/2018, which indicated, .Purpose: It is the policy of ASC that the facility maintains the resident's highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and prevents or minimizes adverse consequences related to medication therapy to the extent possible by providing oversight by a licensed Pharmacist, Attending Physician, Medical Director, and Director of Nursing .The Consultant Pharmacist recommendations will be reviewed by the Director of Nursing and the Attending Physician will be notified promptly of any recommendations needing immediate attention .Pharmacy recommendations should be reviewed with follow up by the physician within 30 days of the facility receiving .Once reviewed by the Physician the pharmacy recommendations will be filed in the resident's medical record 3.1-25(j)
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0757 (Tag F0757)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 52's record was reviewed on 8/26/22 at 2:14 p.m. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 7/1/22, indica...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident 52's record was reviewed on 8/26/22 at 2:14 p.m. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 7/1/22, indicated the resident was cognitively intact and reported occasional mild pain. Diagnoses on the resident's profile included, but were not limited to, migraine with aura (recurring headache that strikes after or at the same time as sensory disturbances), intractable (not improving), without status migrainosus (lasting longer than 72 hours). A physician's order, dated 4/14/22, indicated Excedrin Migraine (aspirin-acetaminophen-caffeine) 250-250-65 milligrams (mg) by mouth every 6 hours as needed (PRN) for migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus. A medication administration record (MAR), dated July 2022, indicated the resident received Excedrin-Migraine 250-250-65 mg by mouth 1 time during the month. The administration lacked documentation of the resident's pain. A MAR, dated August 2022, indicated the resident received Excedrin-Migraine 250-250-65 mg by mouth 4 times during the month. The administrations lacked documentation of a severity of the resident's pain. During an interview, on 8/29/22 at 1:25 p.m., the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) indicated when a PRN pain medication was administered they should have documented non-pharmacological interventions attempted, pain scale for severity, location of pain, and the effectiveness of the administration about an hour after administration. During an interview, on 8/29/22 at 1:40 p.m., the DNS indicated the pain severity should have been documented in the progress notes because the MAR did not prompt them to document this. On 8/29/22 at 1:39 p.m., the DNS provided a document titled, Pain Management, and indicated it was the policy currently being used by the facility. The policy indicated, .POLICY: It is the policy .to provide the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being, including pain management. Procedure: 1. Residents are assessed for pain .during medication administration as outlined below. 2. The following will be used when assessing pain .IDT Pain Interview or PAINAD (Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale). Ongoing nursing assessments can also be documented in matrix progress notes or matrix vitals. 3. Interviewable Resident-Pain medications will be prescribed and given based upon the intensity of the pain as follows using the verbal descriptive, numerical scale (1-10) or Wong-Baker FACES Scale .4. Non-Interviewable Resident-Pain medications will be prescribed and given based upon nursing assessment of the following: NON-VERBAL SOUNDS .VOCAL COMPLAINTS OF PAIN .FACIAL EXPRESSIONS .PROTECTIVE BODY MOVEMENTS OR POSTURES .Wong-Baker FACES Scale 3.1-48(a)(3) Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pain assessments were completed for residents who were administered pain medication for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medication (Residents 64 and 52). Findings include: 1. Resident 64's record was reviewed on 8/29/22 at 11:47 a.m. The record indicated the resident had been admitted to the facility on [DATE]. The profile indicated the resident's diagnoses included, but were not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe) and chronic pain. An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 1/3/22, indicated the resident had no cognitive deficit and reported occasional mild pain. A quarterly MDS assessment, dated 6/23/22, indicated the resident had cognitive deficit, reported frequent mild pain, and received an opiod (substances that act on opiod receptors to produce morphine-like effects) pain medications. A care plan, dated 4/23/21, indicated the resident was at risk for pain related to diagnoses which included, but were not limited to COPD and constipation. Interventions included, but were not limited to, administer medications as ordered. A physician's order, dated 6/5/22, indicated Tramadol (medication used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain) Schedule IV tablet (drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence), 50 milligrams (mg) by mouth, every 6 hours as needed (PRN) for moderate pain. Review of the July 2022 medication administration record (MAR) indicated the medication had been administered 1 time. The record lacked documentation of assessment of the location and the severity of the pain. Review of the August 2022 MAR indicated the medication had been administered 2 times. Both administrations lacked documentation of assessment of the location and the severity of the pain.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was invited to their care plan meeting (Resident ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was invited to their care plan meeting (Resident 60) and care plans were developed (Residents 2, 52, and 14) for 4 of 21 residents reviewed for care planning. Findings include: 1. During an interview, on 8/25/22 at 2:19 p.m., Resident 60 indicated she had not been invited to or attended a care plan meeting. Resident 60's record was reviewed on 8/31/22 at 2:25 p.m. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 7/16/22, indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Census information indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A care plan summary observation, dated 8/18/21, indicated a care plan meeting was held with the Dementia Care Director and Social Services Director (SSD) in attendance. The resident's representative had not responded to the care plan meeting invitation. The summary lacked documentation the resident was invited or declined attending the meeting. A progress note, dated 11/11/21, indicated a care plan was scheduled for the following day by phone. The note lacked documentation of who the care plan was scheduled with. The electronic record lacked documentation the care plan meeting was held the following day. A care plan summary observation, dated 4/20/22, indicated a care plan meeting was held with the Dementia Care Director and SSD in attendance. The summary lacked documentation the resident or resident's representative were invited or declined attending the meeting. An undated care plan invitation post card indicated the resident's representative was mailed an invitation to a care plan on 4/27/22. The electronic record lacked documentation of a response to this invitation, or a care plan meeting was held on this date. An undated care plan invitation post card indicated the resident's representative was mailed an invitation to a care plan on 7/7/22. The electronic record lacked documentation of a response to this invitation, or a care plan meeting was held on this date. During an interview, on 9/1/22 at 9:36 a.m., the Executive Director (ED) indicated if residents were alert enough to attend a care plan meeting and had an interest in attending, they would have been invited. She was unsure if Resident 60 attended her care plan meetings. The invitations and responses should have been documented in the progress notes. Care plan meetings were documented with the care plan summary observations. During an interview, on 9/1/22 at 10:15 a.m., the ED indicated she was unable to find any additional documentation regarding Resident 60's care plan meetings. 2. Resident 2's record was reviewed on 8/29/22 at 2:35 p.m. An admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 5/4/22, indicated the resident had a severe cognitive impairment and had not demonstrated behaviors during the assessment period. Census information indicated the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses on the resident's profile included, but were not limited to, unspecified dementia (loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life) with behavioral disturbance, generalized anxiety disorder (persistent worrying or anxiety about a number of areas that are out of proportion to the impact of the events), and post-traumatic stress disorder unspecified (a disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event). A progress note, dated 5/1/22, indicated the resident repeatedly hit the wall and table and screamed for help. When staff attempted to provide assistance, the resident stated he either wanted to go back to bed or back in his wheelchair. A progress note, dated 5/3/22, indicated the resident was confused, and banged on the wall while yelling for help. A progress note, dated 5/24/22, indicated while a certified nursing assistant (CNA) provided care to the resident and the resident used his urinal, the resident told the CNA he wanted to kiss her breast. The resident was reminded this was inappropriate, and the resident responded he just had to say it. An interdisciplinary team (IDT) note, dated 5/24/22, indicated the resident's behavior was reviewed with a root cause of impaired vision and low cognitive level caused resident to mistake caregivers for his wife at times. Staff was to introduce themselves by name and title before providing care. A new or worsening behavior event, dated 5/24/22, indicated the resident made inappropriate comments to staff. A progress note, dated 6/12/22, indicated the resident was in the dining room at dinner time and stated he was in jail. The resident was going around to other residents telling them the facility did nothing but trapped them there. Resident continuously stated he had to go to the bathroom, and repeatedly attempted to open the cabinets and oven. Progress notes, dated 6/14/22, indicated the resident was in the dining room talking with other residents, became loud, asking other residents why he was here, and stated he did not do anything. The resident asked other residents to push him around in his wheelchair and take him to the curb so he could drive or call a cab to go home. During this time, the resident took another resident's hand, made contact with her, and told her she was a good person. A new or worsening behavior event, dated 6/14/22, indicated the resident told other residents he was being kept in jail. A progress note, dated 6/24/22, indicated the CNA assisted the resident to bed from the restroom. Upon his return to bed, the resident slapped the CNA multiple times. A new or worsening behavior event, dated 6/24/22, indicated the resident had a physical altercation with staff. A progress note, dated 6/25/22, indicated the resident was combative with staff during care, dumped supper tray onto the floor, and blamed staff for the tray falling. A progress note, dated 6/26/22, indicated the resident was combative at times with care and was difficult to redirect. A progress note, dated 6/29/22, indicated the resident yelled out wanting to know why he was being held here, staff was stupid, and wanted to call the police. A new or worsening behavior event, dated 6/29/22, indicated the resident yelled at staff and called them stupid. He requested to go to the bathroom without remembering he had just gone and argued with his roommate that he was able to get up on his own. A physician communication event, dated 6/29/22, indicated the resident was more argumentative with staff, thought he was in jail, and called staff stupid. A progress note, dated 6/30/22, indicated the resident became agitated and verbally aggressive towards staff when offered the urinal. A new order event, dated 7/1/22, indicated a psychiatric evaluation was to be completed. A progress note, dated 7/3/22, indicated the resident presented with extreme agitation and anxiety, yelled at staff and other residents, and attempted to coerce other residents to assist with his needs as well as those of other residents. A new order event, dated 7/12/22, indicated trazodone (an antidepressant) 25 milligrams (mg) by mouth daily at bedtime. A hot charting event, dated 7/20/22, indicated the resident was monitored for psychosocial distress due to resident to resident contact. A new or worsening behavior event, dated 7/30/22, indicated the resident had a new behavior. A progress note, dated 8/2/22, indicated the resident exposed his penis, and yelled out that he wanted to go home and asked why the staff was keeping him here. When campus peers approached him, he attempted to kiss their hands, puckered his lips, and blew kisses in the air at campus peers. A new or worsening behavior event, dated 8/2/22, indicated the resident attempted to kiss other residents' hands and yelled out about why he was being kept in the facility. A progress note, dated 8/3/22, indicated the resident was in the dining room, attempted to pull down pants in front of other residents. The resident was assisted to the bathroom but did not void. He was returned to the dining room and attempted to take off all of his clothes twice. Resident yelled out he could not be kept there. The physician was notified, and Depakote was ordered for inappropriate sexual behaviors. A new order event, dated 8/3/22, indicated resident was to be sent to an inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation and treatment. A new order event, dated 8/3/22, indicated Depakote sprinkles (a mood stabilizer) 250 mg by mouth twice daily for inappropriate sexual behaviors. A care plan, dated 8/4/22, indicated the resident had a behavioral expression of indecent exposure in the common area. A progress note, dated 8/5/22, indicated the resident's wife was updated regarding inpatient psychiatric referrals. The resident's wife wanted to consider hospice (specialized care for the terminally ill) services for the resident. She talked to the physician who said if the resident was denied to inpatient psychiatric facilities, a hospice referral would be made. A new order event, dated 8/8/22, indicated hospice to evaluate and treat. A care, initiated 8/9/22, indicated the resident had a history of refusing and combativeness with care, and had a contributing diagnosis of dementia. The electronic record lacked documentation a care plan was developed for care refusal prior to 8/9/22. A care plan, initiated 8/9/22, indicated per the resident's wife, the resident had a history of being a prisoner of war, and at times believed he was held captive or in jail. The resident had a contributing diagnosis of dementia. The electronic record lacked documentation a care plan was developed for the history prior to 8/9/22. A new order event, dated 8/10/22, indicated the resident was admitted to hospice services, and included, but was not limited to orders for trazodone increased to 50 mg by mouth daily at bedtime, and lorazepam (an antianxiety) 0.5 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed (PRN) for 14 days, continue psychiatric services as ordered. A care plan, initiated 8/15/22, indicated the resident was at risk for anxiety. The care plan lacked documentation of any specific behaviors the resident exhibited. A new order event, dated 8/17/22, indicated give lorazepam 0.5 mg, 1 tablet, by mouth at bedtime for anxiety. A new order event, dated 8/23/22, indicated start Lexapro (an antidepressant) 5 mg by mouth daily for 7 days, then increased to 10 mg by mouth daily. A care plan, initiated 8/26/22, indicated the resident was at risk for adverse side effects related to use of psychotropic medication, antidepressant and antianxiety. The electronic records lacked documentation a care plan was developed for psychotropic medication usage prior to 8/26/22. Two printed care plans were provided by the Executive Director (ED) on 8/31/22 at 10:49 a.m. The care plans indicated the resident had expressed delusions of alcohol be consumed by visitors and believed campus peers were responsible for his chair rolling into objects with a problem start date of 6/26/22, and the resident was at risk for verbal sexual remarks towards staff during care with a problem start date of 5/25/22. Both care plans indicated they were last reviewed and revised on 8/31/22. At the same time, the ED reviewed the resident's care plans from the record review and indicated those care plans were not included. There should have been behavior care plans put in place when new and worsening behaviors were noted. During an interview, on 8/31/22 at 11:00 a.m., the ED indicated upon further review, the care plans for behavior monitoring provided on paper were initiated yesterday and should have been initiated on the dates indicated in the care plans. Care plans should have been developed for behaviors. 3. Resident 52's record was reviewed on 8/26/22 at 2:14 p.m. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 7/1/22, indicated the resident was cognitively intact and reported occasional mild pain. Diagnoses on the resident's profile included, but were not limited to, migraine with aura (recurring headache that strikes after or at the same time as sensory disturbances), intractable (not improving), without status migrainosus (lasting longer than 72 hours). A physician's order, dated 4/14/22, indicated Excedrin Migraine (aspirin-acetaminophen-caffeine) 250-250-65 milligrams (mg) by mouth every 6 hours as needed (PRN) for migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus. A medication administration record (MAR), dated August 2022, indicated the resident received Excedrin-Migraine 250-250-65 mg by mouth 4 times during the month. Current care plans lacked a care plan for migraines. During an interview, on 8/29/22 at 1:25 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DNS) indicated there should have been a care plan in place for migraines. 4. Resident 14's record was reviewed on 8/26/22 at 2:17 p.m. An active diagnosis on the resident's profile included, but was not limited to, unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance (mental disorder in which a person loses the ability to think, remember, learn, make decisions, and solve problems), dated 12/17/19. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 5/20/22, indicated the resident was cognitively intact, did not have any behavioral disturbances during the assessment period, and had a diagnosis of dementia. Review of Resident 14's care plans lacked documentation a dementia care plan had been created for the resident. During an interview, on 8/29/22 at 10:57 a.m., the Social Services Director (SSD) indicated Resident 14 should have a dementia care plan, since the resident had a dementia diagnosis. On 08/29/22 at 11:35 a.m., the Executive Director indicated, Resident 14 had a diagnosis of dementia and should have had a dementia care plan developed. At the same time, the ED provided and identified a document as a current facility policy titled, IDT Comprehensive Care Plan Policy, dated 10/2019. The policy indicated, .Policy: It is the policy of this facility that each resident will have a comprehensive person-centered care plan developed based on comprehensive assessment. The care plan will include measurable goals and resident specific interventions based on resident needs and preferences to promote the resident's highest level of functioning including medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs .Procedure: .Resident, resident's representative, or others as designated by resident will be invited to care plan review .The care plan review may be conducted face to face, via phone conference, video conference, or through written communication per resident and/or representative preference .Care plan problems, goals, and interventions will be updated based on changes in resident assessment/condition, resident preferences or family input 3.1-35(b)(1) 3.1-35(d)(2)(B)
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 interview, record review, and observation, the facility failed to ensure the temperature and palatability of food served for 7 of 7 residents reviewed for concerns with food temperatures, and...

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Based on interview, record review, and observation, the facility failed to ensure the temperature and palatability of food served for 7 of 7 residents reviewed for concerns with food temperatures, and for 1 of 1 test tray reviewed for temperature and palatability. Findings include: During an interview, on 8/26/22 at 10:42 a.m , Resident 26 indicated the food was nothing to write home about. I eat breakfast in my room and the food is cold, especially the scrambled eggs and oatmeal. During an interview, on 8/25/22 at 11:49 a.m., Resident 14 indicated he ate meals in his room and the food was cold. During an interview, on 8/26/22 at 10:26 a.m., Resident 69 indicated that sometimes food was not hot enough. The resident ate in the dining room. During an interview, on 08/25/22 11:30 a.m., Resident 4 indicated that hot food was cold during all three meals. During an interview, on 8/25/22 at 2:37 p.m., Resident 52 indicated that food was not always hot. During an interview, on 8/26/22 at10:12 a.m., Resident 58 indicated he ate in his room. Food often was cold, especially the meat. During an interview, on 8/25/22 at 2:48 p.m., Resident 73 indicated she ate meals in her room and the food was cold. During lunch on 8/30/22 at 11:37 a.m., Dietary Manager obtained the following food temperatures: Tuna Noodle Casserole - 153 degrees Fahrenheit (F) Pureed Tuna Noodle Casserole - 160 F Vegetable Salad - 36 F Green Beans - 170 F Fruit - 36 F Pureed fruit - 30 F Milk - 36 F On 8/30/22 at 12:41 p.m. the test tray food temperatures were: Tuna Noodle Casserole - 111 F Vegetable Salad - 52 F During an interview on 8/30/22 at 12:45 p.m., the Dietary manager indicated that the Tuna Noodle Casserole should be 150 F and vegetable salad should be below 41 F. On 8/30/22 at 12:41 p.m., the Executive Director (ED) provided and identified a document as a current facility policy titled, Food Temperatures, dated 06/21. The policy indicated that .Hot foods will leave the kitchen at or above 135 and cold foods at or below 41 3.1-21(a)(2)
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

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

Strengths
  • • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
  • • 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.
  • • 42% turnover. Below Indiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Ben Hur's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 Ben Hur Staffed?

CMS rates BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Ben Hur?

State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION during 2022 to 2023. These included: 8 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Ben Hur?

BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility is operated by AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 110 certified beds and approximately 98 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana.

How Does Ben Hur Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Ben Hur?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?"

Is Ben Hur Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION 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 5-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 Ben Hur Stick Around?

BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION has a staff turnover rate of 42%, 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 Ben Hur Ever Fined?

BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION 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 Ben Hur on Any Federal Watch List?

BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION 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.