Harcourt Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation
8181 Harcourt Rd · Indianapolis, IN · 46260 · 3178727261
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
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 February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
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 February 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 26, 2023 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155149 · certified since October 9, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.