Nursing Home

Milner Community Health Care

Overview of Milner Community Health Care
Milner Community Health Care is located in Rossville, Indiana. It offers independent living, assisted living, full care, and rehabilitation services for older adults. The community is designed for active retired people aged 60 and older.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Indiana average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 51m per day

This home provides 65% more nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 104

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 55.8%
Residents per day 58
Occupancy rate
55.8%
Residents per day
58

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

54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$6.6M
Operating deficit
-$1.5M
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$6,617,775.00
Operating deficit
$-1,493,733.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
45.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $8.1M
Bed community size
104-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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
56%
19% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 69%

Occupied beds
58 / 104
Average residents 70 per day

License details

Facility type
Mixed Facility (nursing + Residential Care)
Status Active
Issuance December 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-000299-1
CMS Certification Number: 155676

Ownership & operating entity

Milner Community Health Care is administrated by RICHARD JACKSON.

Profit status: OTHER

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: LISA FIARITO
Contact: Jason Miller

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Full Care
Rehabilitation

Contact Information

Fax: (765) 379-2942

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 60

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Full Care, Rehabilitation

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.

8 visits/inspections

Results

2 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 8 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

1 complaint

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

Indiana average: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:April 16, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

13 total citations

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

Indiana average: 26 citations

27 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for Milner Community Health Care

The most recent inspection on April 16, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to life safety code compliance, including issues with means of egress, sprinkler system maintenance, and fire safety equipment, as well as care coordination concerns such as medication management and PASARR assessments. Complaint investigations were consistently unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted issues with emergency preparedness exercises, hazardous door closures, and medication labeling, but the facility demonstrated compliance in several follow-up inspections. The overall trend suggests some improvement in life safety and regulatory compliance over time, with recent inspections showing fewer or no deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations 15
Citations per inspection
5

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

All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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

14 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

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Address ROSSVILLE, IN 46065

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

113
Total Staff
60
Employees
53
Contractors
22,886
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse108.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse108 No
Certified Nursing Assistant768 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
98 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
3.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
24.8%
of total hours from contractors
5,666 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 40 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant36407614,14891100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse100103,28391100%8
Registered Nurse100102,96491100%8.4
Administrator1014506066%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1014105763%7.2
Nurse Practitioner1013945459%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist0223916470%5.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013305156%6.5
Physical Therapy Aide0112186571%3.4
Qualified Social Worker011854347%2
Respiratory Therapy Technician022823943%2.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011311516%2.1
Medical Director022311618%1.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0112989%3.7
Physical Therapy Assistant022242831%0.8
Medication Aide/Technician0111522%7.7

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
47 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (10.6%)
Medicaid
30 residents (63.8%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (25.5%)
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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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. 10.8
35% 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. 23.8
39% 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 30.2%
150% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.5%
8% 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 25.8%
5% 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 3.4%
13% 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 2.6%
40% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
90% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.6%
54% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
95% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.8%
13% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than 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 94.8%
16% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.6%
5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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