Willows of New Castle

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Willows of New Castle

Nursing Home in Indiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Willows of New Castle

Willows of New Castle is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to residents. The facility offers a range of services including short-term rehab, long-term care, therapies, respite care, memory care, and adult day care. The team is committed to creating a nurturing environment that prioritizes the well-being of each resident.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5 ■ Avg Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5 ▲ 0.3 Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5 ▲ 0.5 Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5 ▼ 1.1 Indiana average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 39th out of 275 homes in Indiana.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 12m per day
This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)
vs Indiana avg
+19%

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 95
Avg. Length of Stay
150 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

25% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$6.4M
Surplus of revenue
$206.0K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$6.4M
Surplus of revenue
$206.0K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.1M
49% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.0M
Total costs $6.2M
Bed community size
95-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
52%
24% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
49 / 95
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2025
License Number25-000035-1
CMS Certification Number155089

Ownership & Operating Entity

Willows of New Castle is legally operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital, and administrated by Deanna Hickman.

Profit StatusOTHER

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
95 units
Total beds
95 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Medical DirectorWylie McGlothlin
Director of NursingASHLEY THOMPSON

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax(765) 529-8816

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehab, Therapies, Respite Care, Medical Services, Adult Day Care

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Inspection Overview Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

18 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 184th of 388 in Indiana

8 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 38% below Indiana avg
9 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 29% above Indiana avg
61 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 79% above Indiana avg Ranked 329th of 385
9 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 25% below Indiana avg

2 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date June 6, 2025
Re Inspection

61 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

58 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Willows of New Castle

The most recent inspection on June 6, 2025, found the facility generally in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation and Life Safety Code requirements, with one deficiency related to HVAC system compliance under an approved annual waiver. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of Life Safety Code deficiencies involving egress obstructions, door functionality, fire safety equipment maintenance, and HVAC system issues, as well as care-related deficiencies including resident dignity, bathing, dental care, infection control, and documentation. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one in January 2025 that identified deficiencies in infection control and treatment of residents with infections. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent inspections suggest some improvement in Life Safety Code compliance, though care and safety issues have recurred over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 20

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
4

Indiana average 4.12


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Indiana average: 0.6

19 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jul 28, 2025

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

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Willows of New Castle
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

New Castle 95 61.1% -12% 4.20 +56% +22% 0 20 4.0 1 51 A+ - Henry County Memorial Hospital $5.6M $3.1M 55.3% 155089
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AL

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 149
Employees 98
Contractors 51
Staff to resident ratio 2.87:1
2865285% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 6.5 hours
16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 24,961
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 43
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.7%

1,926 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 30 Registered Nurse: 15 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Dental Services Staff: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant 49 0 49 10,793 91 100% 6.2
Licensed Practical Nurse 13 30 43 5,536 91 100% 7.7
Registered Nurse 7 15 22 1,618 88 97% 7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 1,330 90 99% 6.9
Medication Aide/Technician 4 0 4 1,281 82 90% 8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 2 4 759 71 78% 6.6
Nurse Practitioner 1 1 2 758 87 96% 8.7
Administrator 2 0 2 672 64 70% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 4 0 4 585 71 78% 4.6
Speech Language Pathologist 4 0 4 506 68 75% 4.1
Physical Therapy Assistant 3 0 3 305 67 74% 4.1
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 286 60 66% 4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 2 0 2 265 61 67% 4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 91 28 31% 3.2
Qualified Social Worker 1 0 1 71 26 29% 2.7
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 61 15 16% 4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 24 6 7% 4
Dental Services Staff 0 1 1 24 3 3% 8
49 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
43 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
22 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 99%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 90%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 78%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 96%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 78%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 75%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 74%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 67%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 31%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 29%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 52
Medicare
3
5.8% of residents
Medicaid
32
61.5% of residents
Private pay or other
17
32.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.1
89% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 31.6
85% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 32.7%
171% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 36.0%
151% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.1%
6% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
86% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.9%
57% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.4%
177% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 13.1%
46% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.0%
36% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.7%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.9%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.8%
10% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
17% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.3%
13% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

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