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Aperion Care Tolleston Park

2350 TAFT ST, GARY, IN, 46404

(219) 977-2600

aperioncare.com/locations/tolleston-park

178 licensed beds

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Address

2350 Taft St

Gary, IN 46404

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Bed capacity

178

CMS facility ID

155580

Care type

Nursing home

County

Lake

Facility name

Aperion Care Tolleston Park

Street address

2350 TAFT ST

City / state / ZIP

Gary, IN 46404

Phone

(219) 977-2600

Website

aperioncare.com/locations/tolleston-park

About this facility — Aperion Care Tolleston Park

Aperion Care Tolleston Park is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gary, Indiana. It is licensed for 178 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).

It is one of 17 senior care facilities in Gary and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Aperion Care Tolleston Park 87 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Aperion Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Anekwe, Adolphus

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Aperion Care Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Aperion Consulting, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Attinger, Jeffery

Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Beaty, Jeff

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Bensema, Frank

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Black, Stephen

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Burton, Karen

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Caldwell, Dana

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Claxton, Ryan

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Coffin, John

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Curis Services Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Dawson, Carla

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Gustafson, Paula

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Haehl, Phillip

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Koder, Michelle

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026

Kuhn, Heather

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Mercuri, Ralph

Officer · Operational control — since 2023

Sandman, Jan

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Spector, Jennifer

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Stevens, Melanie

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Tandy, Sherri

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Turofsky, Steven

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Ulbert, Lisa

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Wilhelm, Naftali

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Wirtenberg, Delecia

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026

Wrotslovskty, Sheldon

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026

Yolinsky, Jack

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

1 naming this facility · 18 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1995-10-25

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

19 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-02-24

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$352 per day (≈ $10,700/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

85% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 7% private/other

Occupancy

74% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

6% below the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

178

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2026-02-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0677

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0684

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0693

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-25

F-0921

E · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2026-03-25

11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (71 citations)

2025-12-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-01-20

2025-12-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-01-12

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-12

2025-01-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-02-14

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-14

2024-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-12-10

2024-09-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0688

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0693

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-10-16

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-14

F-0921

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-10-14

2024-02-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-02-21

2023-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0660

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2023-12-06

2023-08-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered17 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0677

E · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-10-20

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-22

F-0921

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-10-20

2026-02-24Fire-safety inspection13 citations

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2026-04-02

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2026-03-19

K-0300

F · No harm found

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2026-03-30

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-04-01

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2026-04-01

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-04-01

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-03-19

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-04-01

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-04-01

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-04-01

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-04-02

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-03-19

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2026-04-02

2024-09-20Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0741

E · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-18

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-10-18

2023-08-25Fire-safety inspection16 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0029

F · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2023-10-30

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0300

E · No harm found

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-14

K-0531

C · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0741

E · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-11-14

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0914

E · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-10-30

K-0920

B · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-10-30

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155580.

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4.1135 ratings on Google

★★★★★Dani Nelson · 2026-05-25 · via Google
“I am incredibly grateful for the care, professionalism, and compassion shown by Ms. Haynes, Ms. Cook, and Ms. Harris at Aperion Care Tolleston Park. Managing the care of a loved one remotely after a series of strokes has been overwhelming at times, but these ladies have consistently advocated for our family member with patience, kindness, and genuine concern. From rehab to now becoming a resident…”

★★★★Rpc 2640 · 2026-05-09 · via Google
“They are treating my Father well ...that all that counts . As a Registerd CNA , they are not giving the proper equipment to thier staffs . I have to bring my father wipes , because they don't supply CNA's what they need .”

★★Denise Thurmond · 2026-03-28 · via Google
“Tabitha is hands down one of the best RN's and Rosie the CNA. I felt totally at ease when Tabitha was on duty. She always went the extra mile to help us and take great care of my Dad. She was truly heaven sent! Rhonda is wonderful as well. Extremely helpful and resourceful Social Services: Awful. My Dad was released without his home necessities. We are still waiting as the DON stated the company t…”

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