CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1558502026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center

5805 North Fir Road · Granger, IN 46530 · St. Joseph County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds96CMS provider file
Recent citation rows63current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-06-0922025-06-0924
Cycle 22024-07-2952024-07-298
Cycle 32023-08-14152023-08-149
02 / CITATION DETAIL

63 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 14 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-10-29 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-30 · complaint
2025-06-09 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-30
2025-06-09 · FIREK0232Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0281Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-01
2025-06-09 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0346Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-01
2025-06-09 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-01
2025-06-09 · FIREK0354Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0500Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0741Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-01
2025-06-09 · FIREK0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0781Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
2025-06-09 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-01
2025-06-09 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-12
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BEATY, JEFFIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2003
  • BLACK, STEPHENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2013
  • BURTON, KARENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2013
  • CALDWELL, DANAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2008
  • COFFIN, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2009
  • HAEHL, PHILLIPIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2013
  • MERCURI, RALPHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2008
  • SANDMAN, JANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2006
  • STEVENS, MELANIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2006
  • TANDY, SHERRIIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2006
  • CLAXTON, RYANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/27/2025
  • GUSTAFSON, PAULAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2013
  • KUHN, HEATHERIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2013
  • MERCURI, RALPHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2008
  • SHIPPENSBURG HEALTH CARE LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2016
  • CARMEAN, MARTIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/06/2019
  • CLAXTON, RYANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/27/2025
  • VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, THOMASIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.35per resident day
RN hours0.44per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.06per resident day
Staff turnover30.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Indiana ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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