Providence Health Care Center

1 Sisters of Providence · St Mary of the Woods, IN · 47876 · 8125354001

70 certified beds Non profit - Church related

Why this verdict

  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 51
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 20
Federal penalties 15% 82
Trend 10% 38
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 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 (24 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 16, 2025

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

    Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025

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

    Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025

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

    Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 16, 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 July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025

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

    Corrected July 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 16, 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 July 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024

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

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024

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

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024

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

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024

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

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024

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

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E February 1, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023

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

    Corrected February 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 1, 2023

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

    Corrected February 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023

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

    Corrected February 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023

    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 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2023

    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 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 1, 2023

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

    Corrected February 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 16, 2025Payment Denial43 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155802 · certified since October 17, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.