Hoosier Health & Living Community

621 S Sugar St · Brownstown, IN · 47220 · 8123582504

97 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cardon & Associates

Why this verdict

  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • 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

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 62
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 20
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 45
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025

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

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025

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

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F August 13, 2025

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

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025

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

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · C April 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

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

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

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

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 2024

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

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023

    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 September 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected September 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected September 19, 2023 · Administration

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155611 · certified since March 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.