Elwood Health and Living
2300 Parkview Ln, Elwood, IN 46036 · Madison County · (765) 203-2672
85 certified beds, about 62 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155522 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 12, 2026, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 23 health citations since January 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 4.99 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.40 of those hours.
48.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
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.
201/24
104/24
404/24
109/24
502/25
110/25
903/26
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 23 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
20D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
March 12, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- E Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from misappropriation of property for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for drug diversion. (Residents B, C, and D)
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide accommodations to support a resident's ability to reposition in bed for comfort and safety and to have access to physician ordered respiratory supplies according to their plan of care 1 of 5 residents reviewed for accommodation of needs. (Resident 62)
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of physical abuse was reported to the State Agency for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident 5)Resident 5's clinical record was reviewed on 3/10/26 at 8:59 a.m. Diagnoses included hemiplegia and hemiparesis (paralysis) following a cerebral infarction affecting the right dominant side. A progress note, dated 2/15/26 at 3:11 p.m., indicated Resident 5 called for the nurse to come to her room. The resident stated someone was really rough when changing her and her wrist got slammed on the wall. The nurse asked the resident what time it happened and Resident 5 stated it happened overnight. The aides were not paying attention and were in a rush. The resident's wrist was assessed and no redness or swelling were noted. The resident continued to complain of pain in the right wrist. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision and develop and implement interventions to prevent recurrent falls for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident 7 and Resident 6).
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the narcotic shift to shift count was completed for 4 of 5 medication carts reviewed.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure it was free of a medication error rate of greater than 5 percent for 2 of 5 residents (Residents 22 and 27) observed during the medication pass. There were 29 opportunities for error observed with 2 medication errors, resulting in a medication error rate of 6.9 percent.
- 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 staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored in a manner to prevent loose pills in the medication cart drawers for 2 of 3 medication carts reviewed out of 5 facility medication storage carts. (200 hall and 300 hall)
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide adaptive tableware for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for assistive devices used during dining. (Resident 16)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteA.Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to utilize infection prevention and control strategies related to handling of a urinary drainage bag for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for indwelling catheters. (Resident 65)B. Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) were implemented during perineal care and wound care for a resident with a feeding tube for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for wound care. (Resident 56)
October 27, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision for a cognitively impaired resident residing on the secured unit resulting in the resident (Resident B) leaving the secured unit twice without supervision.
February 17, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain water temperatures at a comfortable level for 4 of 7 residents reviewed for comfortable water temperatures on the 300 Hall. (Residents C, D, E, F)
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for 3 of 4 residents reviewed for homelike environment. (Resident C, Resident D and Resident 42)
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents with dementia did not receive anti-psychotic medications without indication and individualized interventions for behavior expressions were implemented for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for dementia care (Resident 33 and Resident 61).
- 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure an antipsychotic medication was not initiated without indication for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident 15)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff implemented transmission based precautions for 2 of 8 residents reviewed for infection control. (Residents D and Resident 62)
September 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 limit medication access to authorized personnel for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for medication storage. (Resident B)
April 22, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify a pressure injury and implement interventions to promote healing (Resident 115) and failed to implement an ordered treatment (Resident 24) for pressure injury for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for pressure injuries. (Residents 115 and 24)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and implement resident-specific interventions to prevent a fall resulting in a fracture for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for falls. (Resident 22)
- 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, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide incontinence care in a hygienic manner for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for urinary tract infections (UTIs) (Resident 115).
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly administer medications as ordered by the physician. There were 26 opportunities with 2 errors, resulting in a 7.69% medication administration error rate. These errors involved 2 of 6 residents observed for medication administration. (Residents 31 and 50)
April 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff treated a resident with respect and dignity for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident B)
January 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of an injury (fracture) of unknown origin to determine a root cause (Resident B).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to investigate a fall resulting in fracture to determine root cause and identify individualized interventions to prevent further falls (Resident C).
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 12, 2026, 4 on February 17, 2025, 2 on April 22, 2024.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have an externally vented heating system.
- E Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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) | 4.99 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.40 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.63 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.24 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.35 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 48.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 55.6% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.70 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 5.13 on weekdays and 4.63 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.93 in April to June 2025 to 4.99 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 | 4.99 | 0.40 | 5.13 | 4.63 | 8.0% | 0 of 90 | 62 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.73 | 0.44 | 4.91 | 4.26 | 12.7% | 0 of 92 | 62 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.74 | 0.51 | 4.92 | 4.30 | 10.5% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.93 | 0.40 | 5.16 | 4.36 | 23.1% | 0 of 91 | 69 |
| 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
Staff pay at this home
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.
Official wage estimates for Indiana
| 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.
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 | 13.7 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.1 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/01/2018 |
| Star Financial Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 12/02/2021 | |
| Aiman, Brandon | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/31/2022 | |
| Baker, Tina | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/31/2024 | |
| Bray, Arnold | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Crum, Betty | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/31/2023 | |
| Fry, Janice | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Gatewood, Steven | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/31/2024 | |
| Harpe, Elizabeth | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Headley, Matthew | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Landry, Keith | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2020 | |
| Lewis, Katrina | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/21/2022 | |
| Robinson, Kerry | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/30/2024 | |
| Sipes, Pamela | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Smith, Diana | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/22/1993 | |
| Standifer, Leveda | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Underwood, Wendell | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/20/2024 | |
| Wood, Mark | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/05/2024 | |
| Lewis, Katrina | Corporate director | Individual | 12/21/2022 | |
| Sillery, Debra | Corporate director | Individual | 01/03/2026 | |
| Community LTC Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2018 | |
| Health Management Advisors Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2018 | |
| Proactive Medical Review and Consultants LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2023 | |
| Aiman, Brandon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Baker, Tina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/31/2024 | |
| Ball, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/21/2019 | |
| Beckley, Candice | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/15/2019 | |
| Bonwell, Aleaus | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/28/2025 | |
| Broshar, Penny | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/09/2021 | |
| Chatham, Barry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Chatham, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Chatham, Stephen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Collins, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Collins, Paige | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Concio, Crystal | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/11/2024 | |
| Cook, Brody | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Creasy, Darren | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/24/2022 | |
| Crum, Betty | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/31/2024 | |
| Emerick, Debra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/16/2023 | |
| Gaines-Andrews, Renee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Gatewood, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/31/2024 | |
| Gordon, Heather | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Graves, Natalie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2018 | |
| Green, Amanda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Grissom, Katie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Guill, Cindy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/07/2022 | |
| Harpe, Elizabeth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Harris, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Harris, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Kendall, Angela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Leming, Linda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/07/2021 | |
| Martin, Arnie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Mattingly, Sheena | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| McCormick, Sarah-Beth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/16/2021 | |
| Mesalam, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/31/2025 | |
| Mullanix, April | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/30/2021 | |
| Murray, Cassandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Robinson, Kerry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Russell, Stephanie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Semon, Brittany | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/14/2024 | |
| Sipes, Pamela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Smith, Diana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Standifer, Leveda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Stevens, Penny | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Sylvester, Nicole | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/07/2021 | |
| Walbridge, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Weatherford, Dennis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/18/2012 | |
| Yost, Shawn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/28/2021 | |
| Harpe, Elizabeth | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/11/2025 | |
| Bray, Arnold | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Fry, Janice | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Headley, Matthew | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Landry, Keith | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2020 | |
| Lewis, Katrina | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/21/2022 | |
| Sillery, Debra | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/03/2026 | |
| Underwood, Wendell | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 05/20/2024 | |
| Wood, Mark | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/05/2024 | |
| Altea Medical Indiana PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/21/2024 | |
| Community LTC Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2018 | |
| Health Management Advisors Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2018 | |
| Healthcare Therapy Services Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2020 | |
| Proactive Medical Review and Consultants LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2023 | |
| Broshar, Penny | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/09/2021 | |
| Chatham, Barry | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Chatham, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Chatham, Stephen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Collins, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Collins, Paige | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Green, Amanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Grissom, Katie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Harpe, Elizabeth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Kendall, Angela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Martin, Arnie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Mattingly, Sheena | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Miller, Bryon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/21/2024 | |
| Murray, Cassandra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Smith, Diana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Walbridge, Timothy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
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 7 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
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- Edgewater Woods Anderson, 12.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Anderson, 12.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Bethany Pointe Health Campus Anderson, 14.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Envive of Anderson Anderson, 14.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
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 Elwood Health and Living's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Elwood Health and Living 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Elwood Health and Living get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 12, 2026. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Elwood Health and Living been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Elwood Health and Living 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 Elwood Health and Living?
- CMS lists 98 owners and managers. Legal business name: PUTNAM COUNTY 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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