CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1554482026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Lowell Healthcare

710 Michigan St · Lowell, IN 46356 · Lake County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds86CMS provider file
Recent citation rows36current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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 12026-02-1352026-02-1316
Cycle 22024-12-1252024-12-122
Cycle 32024-01-2922024-01-296
02 / CITATION DETAIL

36 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-13 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREE0013Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREE0029Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · 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 · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-02-13 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-02-13 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-02-13 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-02-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-27
2026-02-13 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREK0281Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · 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 · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREK0300Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREK0341Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · 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 · 2026-04-24
2026-02-13 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · FIREK0531Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-02-13 · 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 · 2026-04-17
2024-12-12 · 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 · 2024-12-23
2024-12-12 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-23
2024-12-12 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-23
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

  • HORN, BRENDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2023
  • BABCOCK, PAULIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/30/2020
  • AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
  • BAILEY, EMILYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/05/2025
  • DICE, MARKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
  • TEODORI, KRISTINEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2019
  • VAN CAMP, STEVENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
  • WASHINGTON, YOLANDAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/11/2015
  • AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/17/2026
  • BAILEY, EMILYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/17/2026
  • DICE, MARKIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
  • TEODORI, KRISTINEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/17/2026
  • VAN CAMP, STEVENIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023

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 hours3.60per resident day
RN hours0.76per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.99per resident day
Staff turnover34.6%CMS reported field
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