Northwestern Healthcare Center
State inspectors recorded 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
Serious inspection findings
2025-08-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-08-27 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-08-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-05-07 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0805, severity K)
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.14
state median 3.20
Weekend staffing gap
−7%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.50
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
0%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
60%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
3 enforcement action(s), totaling $152,195 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Fine | $68,250 |
| 2024-08-26 | Fine | $26,813 |
| 2024-05-07 | Fine | $57,132 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the COMMUNICARE HEALTH chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- GREENFIELD HEALTHCARE CENTER (GREENFIELD, IN) —
- GREENWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (GREENWOOD, IN) —
- GREAT LAKES HEALTHCARE CENTER (DYER, IN) —
- KOKOMO HEALTHCARE CENTER (KOKOMO, IN) —
- WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (CLARKSVILLE, IN) —
- ALLISON POINTE HEALTHCARE CENTER (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) —
- INDIAN CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER (CORYDON, IN) —
- WILDWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER (INDIANAPOLIS, IN) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | F0568 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0569 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0687 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0805 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0843 | Administration Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0865 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0868 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-08-27 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-09 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-09 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-09 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-09 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-09-24 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-26 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-26 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-26 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-08-26 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-26 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-07 | F0805 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2023-09-05 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-09-14 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-09-14 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-09-14 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-09-14 | F0661 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-09-14 | F0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2021-09-14 | F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2021-09-14 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |