01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-06 | 8 | 2026-03-06 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-01-10 | 14 | 2025-01-10 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-02-01 | 2 | 2024-02-01 | 7 |
CMS CCN 1552992026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Miller'S Merry Manor
5909 Lute Rd · Portage, IN 46368 · Porter County
Certified beds66CMS provider file
Recent citation rows41current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
41 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-03-06 · 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 · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · FIREE0041Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · 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 · 2026-03-272026-03-06 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-272026-03-06 · 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 · 2026-03-272026-03-06 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-272026-03-06 · HEALTHF0729Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-27 · complaint2026-03-06 · 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 · 2026-03-272026-03-06 · 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 · 2026-03-272026-03-06 · FIREK0223Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · 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 · 2026-06-012026-03-06 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · 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 · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · FIREK0918Severity C · widespread; potential for 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 · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-202026-03-06 · FIREK0927Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-202025-10-15 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-21 · complaint2025-07-01 · 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 · 2025-07-25 · complaint2025-01-10 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-142025-01-10 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-142025-01-10 · 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 · 2025-02-142025-01-10 · 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 · 2025-02-142025-01-10 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-1403 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITALOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 06/01/2013
- LUMENT FINANCE TRUST INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2014
- BOYLE, PATRICKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- DECOLA, ROBERTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
- HAUG, LORIIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- ROBINSON, TINAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
- FORVIS MAZARS LLPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITALOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2013
- MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2013
- THERACARE INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- BOYLE, PATRICKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- DECOLA, ROBERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- HAUG, LORIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- RAIKAR, SANJAYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
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 hours3.99per resident day
RN hours0.81per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.32per resident day
Staff turnover59.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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