Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton
Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana · CCN 155844 · For-profit (Individual) · part of Ignite Medical Resorts (22 facilities, chain average 2.7 stars)
CMS rates Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 70 certified beds, 67 residents a day on average. 53 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | — / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.71075 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.4913 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.27173 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 74.2% (registered nurses 76.9%) |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2026-02-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-16 |
| 2025-12-11 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-12-11 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-09-25 complaint survey |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-09-25 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-09-25 complaint survey |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-06-04 complaint survey |
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-06-04 complaint survey |
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-06-04 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-04-28 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-04-28 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-04-28 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-13 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-11 |
| 2024-11-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 complaint survey |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-19 |
| 2024-11-01 complaint survey |
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-19 |
| 2024-11-01 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-01 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-08-29 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-07-02 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-06-03 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-06-03 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2023-10-11 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-10-11 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-10-11 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-26 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Louis Enterprise, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Ignite Team Partners LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Anc Indiana Opco LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Berger Fam Tr Ua 06252014 Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Blue Pearl Financial LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Drake Louis Enterprise, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Gold Pearl, LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Ignite Chesterton Jv LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Ignite Post Acute Solutions LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Ignite-Villa In Holdco LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Israel Family Investment Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Israel Investment Tr Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Prestige Worldwide Chesterton LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Stern Family Investment Tr Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Ignite Team Partners LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Berger, Menachem Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Carr, Barry Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Carr, Jared Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Davisson, Marnie Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Fields, Timothy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Gillis, Karen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Hartman, David Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Hartman, Mark Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Herrera, Kristina Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Israel, Benjamin Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Jablonski, Nicole Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Mcfarlane, John Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Murugavel, Nirmala Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Rainey, Shawna Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-08-01 |
| Robinson, Lashonda Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Rose, Marc Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Stemer, Alexander Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Stern, Todd Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Thengil, Mathew Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| White, Jim Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Thengil, Mathew Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Berger, Aviva Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Berger, Menachem Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Carr, Barry Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Carr, Jared Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Davisson, Marnie Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Fields, Timothy Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Gillis, Karen Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Gobst, Ryan Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Hartman, David Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Hartman, Mark Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Israel, Benjamin Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Israel, Yehudis Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Jablonski, Nicole Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Mcfarlane, John Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Rainey, Shawna Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-08-01 |
| Rose, Marc Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Stern, Todd Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| White, Jim Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Berger, Menachem Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Carr, Barry Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Fields, Timothy Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Israel, Benjamin Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Stern, Todd Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Berger, Menachem Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Carr, Barry Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Carr, Jared Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Davisson, Marnie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Fields, Timothy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Gillis, Karen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Herrera, Kristina Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Israel, Benjamin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Jablonski, Nicole Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Mcfarlane, John Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Murugavel, Nirmala Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Rainey, Shawna Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-08-01 |
| Robinson, Lashonda Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Rose, Marc Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Stemer, Alexander Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Stern, Todd Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| Thengil, Mathew Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
| White, Jim Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Porter County.