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Millers Merry Manor - Portage
5909 Lute Rd, Portage, IN 46368
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Millers Merry Manor - Portage Description
Miller’s Merry Manor is the premier rehabilitation provider in Portage, offering assisted living apartments in addition to short-term rehab and long-term care. The staff works with discharge planners from Pinnacle Hospital in Crown Point, Porter Hospital, Regency Hospital of Porter County and St. Mary’s Medical Center in Hobart. With a unique pod design, the Portage Miller’s is licensed for 66 Medicare-certified beds. Miller’s also has 58 assisted living apartments in Portage, offering both one-bedroom and studio accommodations.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Several reviewers have expressed high satisfaction with the care their loved ones received, highlighting the staff's kindness and dedication.
- One reviewer specifically praised the facility for treating their mother as a person, not just a patient, and described the staff as "true angels."
- Another reviewer shared a positive experience about their father who has been a resident for 3 years, enjoying the facility and its activities.
- Some reviewers noted that even when there were communication issues, the care provided, especially in terms of preventing skin breakdown, was satisfactory.
Negative Reviews:
- One review criticized the facility for allegedly discharging a resident without addressing a serious, contagious infection.
- Another reviewer had a particularly negative experience, stating that their husband, a quadriplegic, received inadequate wound care, leading to a severe infection and hospitalization.
- A reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the facility's decision to discharge their elderly relative, suggesting a preference for selective admissions.
- Some reviews strongly advise against placing loved ones in nursing homes, citing personal negative experiences.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews highlight the compassionate care and attention to residents, others point out significant concerns regarding medical care and administrative decisions.
- Communication issues were mentioned, though some reviewers felt the overall care compensated for these lapses.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 18, 1987
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 66
Total current residents: 37
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $9750
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-22 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-22 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-22 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-22 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-22 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-22 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-17 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-17 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-17 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-23 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-08 | D | 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. |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-08 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-08 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2020-10-16 | 2020-11-02 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | 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. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-18 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-16 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Portage which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 36,738 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $56,432, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 52.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 152 days of rain, 53 days of snow and 159 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.98 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.84 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.19 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.68 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.66 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 222.0, Moderate Days 46.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Meijer
0.3 miles awayAldi
0.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.7 miles awayAl's
2.3 miles awayStrack & Van Til
7.8 miles awayTransportation
Portage/Ogden Dunes
4.2 miles awayMiller
5.1 miles awayBus Stations
University Park (35th Avenue)
7.8 miles awayMaram Health/33rd Avenue
7.8 miles awayBroadway & Ridge
7.8 miles awayBroadway & 25th Avenue
7.9 miles awayMorningside (45th Avenue)
7.9 miles awayBanks
Fifth Third Bank
1.3 miles awayChase
4.0 miles awayBMO Harris Bank
4.9 miles awayFirst State Bank of Porter
7.1 miles awayTeachers Credit Union
7.6 miles awayHospitals
Portage Hospital
0.7 miles awaySaint Mary Medical Center
4.8 miles awayNorthwest Health Porter Regional Hospital
7.0 miles awayValparaiso Medical Center
8.6 miles awayNorthlake Campus Methodist Hospitals
9.3 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.3 miles awayFagen Pharmacy
2.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
8.1 miles awayFagen Farmacy
8.9 miles awayGil's Drugs
8.9 miles awayDentists
Growing Smiles
8.3 miles awayDental Image
9.6 miles awayKessler Family Dental And Associates
9.7 miles awayHugh P. Seller, D.D.S.
9.7 miles awayDerek M. Stephens, DDS
10.1 miles awayParks
Olson Memorial Park
0.7 miles awayFrank Gilbert, Jr. Monument Park
0.8 miles awayPerry Park
0.8 miles awayCountryside Park
1.2 miles awayCommunity Acres Park
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Village Mall
8.9 miles awayLake Park Plaza
17.0 miles awayMarquette Mall
17.2 miles awayCulture
Amphitheater
5.2 miles awayChicago Street Theater
8.8 miles awayMemorial Opera House
9.0 miles awayMartin Luther King Cultural Center
9.5 miles awayCenter for the Arts
9.9 miles awayRestaurants
Texas Corral
0.4 miles awayPanera Bread
0.4 miles awayChipotle Mexican Grill
0.5 miles awayBuffalo Wild Wings
1.3 miles awayRosewood
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