Public Record
Life Care Center of Rochester
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 108
- Avg. residents per day
- 47.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 72
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2025-09-19
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Citations
72 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0500Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0300Generalno actual harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- 0640Generalpotential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0013Generalpotential for harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- 0024Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0029Generalpotential for harm
Develop a communication plan.
- 0032Generalpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0036Generalpotential for harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0927Generalpotential for harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0346Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0354Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0522Generalpotential for harm
Have an externally vented heating system.
- 0914Generalno actual harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0291Generalno actual harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Life Care Center of Rochester?
- Life Care Center of Rochester is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Rochester, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155379.
- What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Rochester?
- Life Care Center of Rochester has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Life Care Center of Rochester have?
- Life Care Center of Rochester is certified for 108 beds. It serves an average of 47.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Life Care Center of Rochester have?
- Life Care Center of Rochester has 72 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Life Care Center of Rochester last inspected?
- Life Care Center of Rochester was last inspected on September 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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