Asbury Towers Health Care Center
102 W Poplar St., Greencastle, IN 46135 · Putnam County · (765) 653-5148
48 certified beds, about 30 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2006
CMS high performing icon Inside a hospital Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155758 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 30, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 15 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.79 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.49 of those hours.
46.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Sterling Healthcare, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
702/24
403/25
403/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 15 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
March 30, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the rights and dignity of a resident were maintained for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for resident rights (Resident B). The deficient practice was corrected on 3/19/26, prior to the start of the survey, and was therefore past noncompliance.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to submit a death in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment timely for 1 of 20 residents reviewed for MDS accuracy (Resident 21).
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a physician's order for an assessment of a resident's dialysis access site (surgically prepared area on the body that allows easy, high-volume access to the bloodstream for filtering blood during hemodialysis [a medical treatment that acts as an artificial kidney for people with kidney failure]) was accurate and documentation of assessments of the site were completed for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for dialysis (Resident 1).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure medications were discarded according to facility policy and manufacture guidelines during observation of 1 of 1 medication storage rooms.
March 28, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure they communicated with the receiving hospital, and documented their communication when residents were transferred to the emergency room (ER) for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization (Residents 6, 5, and 10).
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and observation, the facility failed to ensure food was served at a palatable temperature for 3 of 15 residents reviewed for food temperatures (Residents 7, 13, and 10).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure hair and beard nets were worn in the food service area during meal service during 1 of 4 dining observations.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Physician's Order was obtained and documented for hospital transfers for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization (Residents 6, 5, and 10).
February 9, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a urinary catheter tubing (a flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine) and a urinary drainage bag were kept off the floor (Resident 2).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to clean and store respiratory equipment according to policy, and failed to conduct resident's lung assessment before and after administering a nebulizer respiratory treatments in 2 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory therapy (Residents 10 and 172).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Registered Nurse (RN) coverage for at least 8 consecutive hours a day for 7 days a week on July 1, 2023 for 1 of 31 days of staffing reviewed.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to address pharmacy recommendations for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Residents 121 and 7).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to address pharmacy recommendations for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident 2)
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure insulin medication was labeled and stored according to policy and manufacture guidelines for 1 of 2 medication carts reviewed for medication storage. Findings Include: On 2/8/24 at 9:15 a.m., observation of medication cart 2, with the Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON). An insulin pen labeled Lispro 100 units (U), within a clear plastic bag was unsealed and labeled with a green sticker indicating Refrigerate. A blank date opened was on the outside top of the pen cover. The ADON indicated the medication administration record for the resident of whom the insulin was prescribed, indicated the insulin had been delivered on 2/6/24. The medical record indicated the insulin had not been administered. [...]
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure dental services were offered to a resident for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for dental services (Resident 5).
Fire safety inspections
39 fire safety citations on file: 6 on March 30, 2026, 5 on March 28, 2025, 28 on February 9, 2024.
Every fire safety citation39 citations
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- F Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have an externally vented heating system.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Meet other general requirements.
- E Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- E Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- C Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- C Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- C Develop a communication plan.
- C Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- C Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.79 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.49 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.95 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.25 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.06 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.49 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.13 on weekdays and 4.95 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 7.32 in April to June 2025 to 5.79 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.79 | 1.49 | 6.13 | 4.95 | 3.4% | 0 of 90 | 30 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.88 | 1.09 | 6.23 | 4.98 | 5.7% | 0 of 92 | 30 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 7.28 | 1.66 | 7.59 | 6.51 | 0.0% | 1 of 92 | 23 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 7.32 | 1.90 | 7.79 | 6.17 | 2.5% | 0 of 91 | 21 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.5 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 30.8 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Sterling Healthcare, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett, Adam | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Hutton, Charles | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Kauffman, Clinton | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Leman, Valerie | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| McKay, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Smith, Jennifer | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| White, Taylor | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Asbury Towers Retirement Community Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Health Management Advisors Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Menora Finacial Corp | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Ahlbrand, Eric | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/15/2024 | |
| Beck, Kristy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Case, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Dickerson, Ashley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Flatt, Martha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Homler, Justin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Hoskins, Jessie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/11/2024 | |
| Jarosinski, Stephen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| King, Darby | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Malott, Gregg | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2020 | |
| Roose, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Rose, Audra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Savage, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Smith, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Asbury Towers Retirement Community Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Health Management Advisors Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Menora Finacial Corp | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| North Salem State Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Ahlbrand, Eric | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/15/2024 | |
| Beck, Kristy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Case, Michelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Dickerson, Ashley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Flatt, Martha | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Gatlin, Don | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Homler, Justin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Hoskins, Jessie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/11/2024 | |
| Jarosinski, Stephen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| King, Darby | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Malott, Gregg | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| McBride, Brenda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Menora, Shalom | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Rose, Audra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Savage, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Smith, Lisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Thomas, Darrell | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
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Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Asbury Towers Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Asbury Towers Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Asbury Towers Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 30, 2026. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Asbury Towers Health Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Asbury Towers Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Asbury Towers Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 49 owners and managers, and links the home to Sterling Healthcare. Legal business name: PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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