nursing home in Bluffton, IN
Christian Care Retirement Community
720 E Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN 46714 · (260) 565-3000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Christian Care Retirement Community at a glance
Christian Care Retirement Community is a 86-bed for-profit nursing home in Bluffton, Indiana (Wells County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Indiana average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 22, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Indiana average is 7.2.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.3% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 86
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Adams County Memorial Hospital
- Medicare-certified since
- June 20, 2002
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Wells County
- CMS Certification Number
- 155701
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.73 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.92 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.39 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.06 hrs | 3.25 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 7.1% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 26 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $8,742 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 86 | 96 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 71 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.1% | 76.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.5% | 3.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.8% | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 8.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 33.7% | 11% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 33.3% | 11.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 8.6% | 25.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20.7% | 23.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.2% | 23.3% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.6% | 95.4% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 93.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 64.4% | 79% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 81.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Standard | 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 Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Standard | 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 Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| October 22, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2024 |
| August 5, 2024 Complaint | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST BANK OF BERNE Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN CARE, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| BLUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BLUFFTON CPA Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| EVERENCE TRUST COMPANY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FIRST BANK OF BERNE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| GRESLA, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| HEALTHCARE THERAPY SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LAUTZENHEISER, AMBER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
| SMITH, AUSTIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2022 |
| BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| FLUECKIGER, RUSSELL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| LEHMAN, SCOTT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2020 |
| MACKLIN, LARRY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| MCINTIRE, DAVID Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN CARE, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| BLUFFTON CPA Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| BUCHER, TRENT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| CULP, COLEEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| CURRY, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| EVERENCE TRUST COMPANY Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FLECHTER, BRADLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| FLUECKIGER, RUSSELL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| GERBER, GENE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| GRESLA, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| HEALTHCARE THERAPY SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ISCH, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| LAUTZENHEISER, AMBER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
| LEHMAN, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2020 |
| LONGENBERGER, GENE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| MACKLIN, LARRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| MCINTIRE, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| MOSER, KLINT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| SMITH, AUSTIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2022 |
| SMITH, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| SPRUNGER, KYLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
Showing 40 of 42 records.
Other nursing homes near Christian Care Retirement Community
River Terrace Health Care Center
400 Caylor Blvd, Bluffton, IN 46714 · 2.6 mi
Government · 67 beds · Part of Ide Management Group
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above averageOssian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
215 Davis Rd, Ossian, IN 46777 · 9.1 mi
For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Tlc Management
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above averageMarkle Health & Rehabilitation
170 N Tracy St, Markle, IN 46770 · 10.3 mi
Non-profit · 86 beds · Part of American Senior Communities
★★★★★5Much above averageSwiss Village
1350 W Main St, Berne, IN 46711 · 11.9 mi
Non-profit · 128 beds · Part of Adams County Memorial Hospital
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above averageEnvive of Berne
1065 Parkway St, Berne, IN 46711 · 12.4 mi
For-profit · 80 beds · Part of Envive Healthcare
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Christian Care Retirement Community's rating?
Christian Care Retirement Community has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Indiana nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Christian Care Retirement Community receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Indiana average of 7.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Christian Care Retirement Community accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Christian Care Retirement Community?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Adams County Memorial Hospital. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Christian Care Retirement Community and how do I contact it?
Christian Care Retirement Community is at 720 E Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN 46714. Phone: (260) 565-3000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.