Hillside Manor Nursing Home
1109 E National Highway · Washington, IN · 47501 · 8122547159
48 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Major Hospital
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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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 | 3.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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 January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
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 January 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · C December 10, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155708 · certified since September 27, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.