RENSSELAER CARE CENTER

Rensselaer Care Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1309 E Grace St in Rensselaer, Indiana (ZIP 47978), within Jasper County. The facility holds 120 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (219) 866-4181. The facility has received an overall star rating of 2 out of 5 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three distinct components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Rensselaer Care Center received 1 star for health inspections, indicating performance that falls in the lower range of facilities nationally in this category. The staffing rating is 2 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are below the national average. The quality measure rating, however, stands at 5 stars, the highest rating available, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is among the strongest nationally. These three components are weighted and combined to produce the overall 2-star rating. Rensselaer Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents, including those who rely on government-funded insurance programs. Individuals seeking admission may wish to confirm current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility, as payer acceptance and program participation can be subject to change. When compared to the national average overall CMS rating of 3.0 stars, Rensselaer Care Center's overall 2-star rating places it below that benchmark. The health inspection component, rated at 1 star, represents the lowest possible score and is a notable area where the facility trails national norms. The staffing rating of 2 stars also falls below average. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is a distinction that places this facility in the top tier nationally for that specific component, representing a meaningful contrast to the lower scores in other rating categories. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data to examine inspection reports, staffing details, and quality metrics in greater depth before making care decisions.