ElderGrade
D

51/100

Below average

Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center

8380 Virginia St, Merrillville, IN 46410

CMS 1/5 stars #14 of 20 in Lake County (219) 769-9009
Certified beds
100
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $3,418 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 47 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

6.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.99 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.44 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 18% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $3,418 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.26 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.67 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 57 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 24, 2025 (8 months ago).

D May 22, 2026 F0580 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 22, 2026 F0772 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 22, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Nov 24, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CASA CONSULTING, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CLAXTON, RYAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LINCOLNSHIRE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ALZEIDAN, FADI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BIEL, NATALIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CLAXTON, RYAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SIEGAL, MOSHE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KURTZ, ELISHEVA Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ROTHNER, DANIEL Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ROTHNER, ERIC Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
ROTHNER, WILLIAM Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
RUDOLPH, KIMBERLY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
VALES, ADAM Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...

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Common questions about Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center? +

Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of D (51 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.26 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 57 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lincolnshire Health & Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.