402 19th Street, Tell City, IN 47586 · Perry County · (812) 547-3427
86 certified beds, about 61 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155384 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 16, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 26 health citations since December 2023 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 3.51 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.88 of those hours.
37.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Brickyard Healthcare, an affiliated group of 23 nursing homes.
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.
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 26 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure privacy was provided for the residents for 6 of 6 random observations on 2 of 3 halls. Resident information was visible on the computer screens in Hall A and Hall B and staff did not knock prior to entering a resident room. (Hall A, Hall B, Resident D)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, and an insulin pen was not primed for 2 of 2 insulin administration observations. A blood pressure medication was not held as indicated in the order parameters, and a resident's blood sugar was not re-checked as ordered. (Resident 5, Resident 4, Resident D)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided activities to meet the interests of and well-being of each resident for 1 of 1 weekends reviewed for activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for 2 of 4 residents during observation of incontinence care and 2 ofv4 observations of medication administration. Gloves were not changed and hand hygiene was not performed between dirty and clean tasks during perineal care. The nurses dropped medications onto the medication cart, picked them up with their bare hand, and administered it to the residents. (Resident C, Resident B, Resident D, Resident G).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were properly assessed for self administering medications for 2 of 2 random observations. A resident had a medication cup containing medications sitting on her bedside table and a resident was left alone with his medications. (Resident 14, Resident G)
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a qualified Infection Preventionist (IP) was working at least part-time at that facility. Documentation was not available to show how many hours were dedicated to the infection control program by the Director of Nursing (DON) who was certified and Registered Nurse (RN) 7 who had not completed training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide an Registered Nurse (RN) for 8 consecutive hours, seven days a week, for 4 of 26 days reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure respect and dignity was provided to a totally dependent resident. The resident's call light was not within reach for 1 of 16 residents reviewed for call lights. A resident's call light was not within his reach, staff did not respond promptly when he yelled for help and he was not able to use his call light to alert staff when he needed help. (Resident 47)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician orders and care plan interventions were followed for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. A resident's oxygen concentration was set incorrectly, the bedside table was not locked, and medications were given for blood pressure without checking the blood pressure prior to administration of the medication to ensure resident was within the perimeters to give the medication. (Resident 38, Resident 56)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's care plan was revised for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. A resident's care plan was not reviewed or revised to remove areas of concern that were no longer relevant to the resident's care, i.e. antibiotic use, fluid restriction, and daily weights. (Resident 38)
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status was known during an emergency situation for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for death. During a change in condition and prior to starting Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a resident's physician was notified and informed of the resident's code status as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) before staff realized the resident's full code status. (Resident D)
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessments were accurate for 4 of 19 residents in the initial sample. The MDS Assessment failed to indicate residents had a PASRR (preadmission screening and resident review) II. The MDS failed to indicate a resident received hospice services. (Resident 1, Resident 31, Resident 39, Resident 51)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure palatable food was served for 1 of 1 meal tray reviewed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident was treated with dignity for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for choices. One resident continued to receive styrofoam dishes after a suicide watch was discontinued. A CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) was standing up to feed a resident and asked the nurse What do you want me to do with her? when she was done. (Resident 37, Resident 26)
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the ombudsman of transfer or discharge for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalizations. (Resident 23, Resident 25, Resident 35)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure care was provided in accordance with the written plan of care for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for smoking. A resident smoked in a non-designated smoking area. Staff failed to lock up residents smoking materials.(Anonymous Resident, Resident 1)
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide care plan conferences quarterly for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident 35, Resident 52)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide care, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers and promote healing of existing pressure ulcers for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. Residents admitted with a deep tissue injury (DTI) and incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) worsened and resident developed a stage IV pressure ulcer on the right heel. (Resident 64, Resident 23)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls. Interventions put into place after falls were not evaluated and modified and interventions were not followed for a resident at risk for falls resulting in multiple falls. (Resident 26)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accurately document care planned interventions for a resident. Restorative walking nursing tasks were not completed as documented for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). (Resident 18)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers and 1 of 1 residents observed for incontinence care. Staff did not use Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with an open wound. Staff did not use hand hygiene between dirty and clean tasks, did not lather before placing hands under water when washing their hands. (Resident 23, Resident 32) 1. On 4/16/24 at 11:02 A.M., Resident 23's clinical record was reviewed. Diagnosis included, but was not limited to, dementia. The most recent Quarterly MDS Assessment, dated 3/24/24, indicated a severe cognitive impairment, and a stage 3 pressure ulcer. A current risk for pressure ulcer care plan included, but was not limited to, the following intervention: Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP): [...]
Inspectors wrote3. On 4/15/24 at 9:34 A.M., Resident 17 was observed sitting up in a wheelchair, eyes closed, bedside table in front of her, and no call light within reach. On 4/16/24 at 11:35 A.M., Resident 17 was observed lying in bed, head of the bed elevated with call light lying on cabinet next to bed out of reach of resident. On 4/17/24 at 8:31 A.M., Resident 17 was observed sitting up in wheelchair eating breakfast with call light behind resident out of reach. On 4/17/24 at 10:49 A.M., Resident 17 was observed lying in bed with head of bed elevated watching television. Call light was observed lying on cabinet next to bed out of reach of resident. When the resident was asked if she had a call light close to her to use, she looked at the bed control and asked Is this it? On 4/16/24 at 10:30 A.M., Resident 17's clinical records were reviewed. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and visitors for 4 of 4 rooms on A and B Halls and 2 of 2 shower rooms on A and B Halls tested for hot water. The water temperatures were above 120 degrees and a raised toilet seat was stored on the floor. (room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER], A Hall shower room, and men's shower room)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure posted nurse staffing sheets contained the required information daily for 5 of 5 days reviewed during the survey.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that infection control measures were implemented according to the plan of care for a resident with an active urinary tract infection (UTI). Staff failed to don appropriate personal protective equipment when providing care for a resident with an active UTI caused by an organism that required advanced barrier precautions. (Resident B)
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during 2 of 3 observations of care. Staff failed to complete hand hygiene after removing their gloves and staff performed handwashing with a 4 second scrub time. (Resident D, Resident F)
41 fire safety citations on file: 7 on April 16, 2026, 16 on February 21, 2025, 18 on April 22, 2024.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.51 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.88 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.00 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.70 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.94 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.28 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.72 on weekdays and 3.00 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.39 in April to June 2025 to 3.51 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 | 3.51 | 0.88 | 3.72 | 3.00 | 2.8% | 0 of 90 | 61 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.59 | 0.82 | 3.81 | 3.04 | 2.3% | 0 of 92 | 63 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.32 | 0.83 | 3.48 | 2.92 | 2.8% | 0 of 92 | 65 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.39 | 0.85 | 3.51 | 3.07 | 2.6% | 0 of 91 | 64 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.43 | $17.80 to $21.36 | 33,640 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.60 | $29.35 to $35.30 | 14,480 |
| Registered nurses | $40.14 | $37.86 to $48.28 | 68,980 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 5.0 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 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 | 12.6 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.0 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Brickyard Healthcare - Lincoln Hills Care Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (36.7% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
36.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Indiana: 111 better, 7 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 39 eligible stays.
11.4% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Indiana: 0 better, 17 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 58 eligible stays.
7.5% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Indiana: 0 better, 4 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 32 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Indiana60.0% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 18 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Indiana0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 23 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Indiana1.4% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 23 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Indiana100.0% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 9 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Brickyard Healthcare, a group of 23 nursing homes averaging 2.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington, Julie | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Engels, Erin | Corporate director | Individual | 10/25/2014 | |
| Gentry, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 01/12/2022 | |
| Starkey, Tyler | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2020 | |
| Waite, John | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2020 | |
| Whicker, Timothy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/12/2022 | |
| Fenoughty, Deanna | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/10/2023 | |
| Ggnsc Tell City LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2012 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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