Occupancy rate
63%
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc
Assisted Living · Indiana, IN
Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc
Assisted Living · Indiana, IN
Charles Ford Retirement Communities is located in New Harmony, Indiana. It offers a variety of services including 24/7 nursing care, scheduled transportation, and health and wellness programming. Residents can enjoy chef-inspired dining and a range of activities designed to promote healthy living.
35-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 46 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Occupied beds
22 / 35
Average residents per home in Indiana
70 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2025
License Number24-001123-1
Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc is legally operated by Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc, and administrated by Amy Knopf-Koch.
Profit StatusNon-Profit
Residential
35 units
Total beds
35 units
Safety FeaturesSafety monitoring systems in place.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Medical DirectorJoseph Lee
Director of NursingKIMBERLY CATT
ContactAmy Koch
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Caregiver Turnover:
10 times lower than similar healthcare communities
Fax(812) 682-4676
24/7 Nursing Care
Safety Monitoring Systems
Scheduled Transportation
Home Health And Hospice
Health + Wellness Programming
Cable Tv And Wireless Internet
Accessible Mobile X-Ray And Lab Services
Pharmacy Service + Medication Management
Weekly Housekeeping + Laundry Service
Maintenance Service
Salon Services
Laundry Service
ActivitiesA variety of activities including gardening, golf cart rides, and community events.
Specific ProgramsChef-Inspired Dining
Food DescriptionThe culinary team serves nutritious and flavorful meals, incorporating residents' preferences.
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
4 deficiencies
1 complaint
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (170% above) 7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per year (89% below)
• Total visits (89% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspections (92% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (80% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (170% above) 7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per year (89% below)
• Total visits (89% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspections (92% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (80% below)
Latest Inspection
December 17, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 36 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 2 | 18 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 18).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2 | 1.9 | This facility has 5% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 5% worse |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 2 | 19 | This facility has 89% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 89% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 100% | 37% | This facility has 63 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (100% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 92% better |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 2.5 | This facility has 80% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IN avg 2.5).↓ 80% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 17, 2024, identified two deficiencies related to medication administration and food dating practices. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with food labeling and staff qualifications, indicating recurring challenges in these areas. Inspectors cited problems with proper insulin administration and adherence to facility policies for food safety. A complaint investigation during the latest visit found no deficiencies related to the allegations. The inspection history suggests ongoing attention is needed for medication management and food handling, with no clear improvement trend.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc is located in NEW HARMONY, Indiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc
What neighborhood is Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc in?
Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc is in the Church Street neighborhood of NEW HARMONY.
Who is the Director of Nursing at Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc?
Kimberly Catt is the Director of Nursing at Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc.
Is Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc in a walkable area?
Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc?
According to IN state health department records, Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc's license number is 24-001123-1.
When does Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc's license expires on September 30, 2025.
What is the occupancy rate at Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc?
Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc's occupancy is 63%.
Does Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc is registered as a non-profit in IN.
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