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Overview of Majestic Care of Terre Haute

Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, Majestic Care of Terre Haute is a newly opened skilled nursing facility. Wendy McNamara-Baker is an administrator, and the community operates in partnership with Major Hospital. This facility at 3150 North Seventh Street is in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 64, so visits and nearby errands can be convenient for family members. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving residents and families several options for covering care.

The 104-bed community has an occupancy rate of 65%. Residents stay an average of 103 days, which includes short-term rehabilitation patients and those receiving longer-term skilled nursing care. As a newer facility, the community focuses on rehabilitation services. Available programs include outpatient therapy, behavioral health services, dialysis care, and aquatic therapy. The facility also provides home health services, pediatric care, child care, and respite care for families in need of temporary support.

Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides provide hands-on care throughout the day and night. The facility also has 24-hour staffing to provide ongoing support and supervision for residents. This staffing provides consistent hands-on support all day.
State inspections have reviewed both life safety and clinical operations. Earlier concerns regarding fire alarm systems and oxygen storage were addressed, and a subsequent fire safety survey found the facility to be in compliance. Clinical inspections and complaint investigations conducted during the past two years have examined resident assessments, medication management, and food preparation practices. These reviews show the facility’s ongoing efforts to refine operations since its opening as a community.

Overview of Willows of Greensburg

Willows of Greensburg is a government-operated, 100-bed facility that focuses on a mix of long-term nursing care, memory support, and rehab services. Most residents here are on Medicaid (47%) or pay privately (44%), with Medicare patients making up just 10% of the census. Because it serves an extended care population, the average stay here is quite long at 321 days. The building runs at a low 59% occupancy rate, which is about 15% below the state average. Financially, 2023 records show a razor-thin net profit of $43.3 thousand (a 0.9% margin), though the management funnels a high 69.3% of total revenue straight into employee payroll.

State health logs reveal a decent amount of daily aide coverage but flag tight nursing hours, a heavy citation trail, and serious clinical safety gaps. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 2 minutes of daily care, which ranks the facility 48th out of 287 homes in Indiana, but actual registered nurse time is low at 31 minutes a day, and physical therapy services are thin. On the oversight side, regulators have logged 58 deficiencies since 2022, averaging 14.5 citations a year.

Recent inspections from April 2025 turned up 15 life safety issues, including blocked hallways, broken exit signs, and ventilation issues costing an estimated $250,000 to correct, alongside citations for medication errors and gaps in mandatory registered nurse coverage. Investigators also substantiated past complaints, including a late-reported November 2024 abuse claim and a December 2024 incident where a resident fractured a hip in a fall, who suffered from delayed care and poor documentation. Clinical charts show that while residents do well with standard vaccinations, long-term depression rates spike at 60%, emergency room trips run high, and the use of antipsychotic medications tracks above state averages.

Individuals weighing long-term care options can utilize these state registry logs to understand the daily environment. The public files show a facility that maintains high aide staffing levels and slim profits but is currently working through major building repair costs, thin clinical oversight hours, and a history of delayed accident reporting.

Brooke Knoll Village is a 117-bed nursing community in Avon, Indiana, that opened in December 2024. Run by administrator Jessica Wilson under Magnolia Health Management and the Board of Trustees of the Flavius J. Witham Memorial, the building stays 72 percent full. It accommodates Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Residents stay an average of 199 days, a timeframe that spans both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents.

The clinical program, overseen by Nursing Director Lisa Gustus, provides 3 hours and 40 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. This total breaks down to 32 minutes from registered nurses, 37 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 2 hours and 39 minutes from nurse aides. On-site medical services include internal medicine, geriatrics, dentistry, and podiatry, alongside an indoor therapy pool.

Therapists provide roughly 13 minutes of physical therapy per resident each day for post-surgical or orthopedic recovery. The location holds a walkability score of 13 out of 100, making it car-dependent for visitors. State health department inspections have recorded standard regulatory findings during the building’s initial operating period.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions office to check current bed openings, ask about the indoor therapy pool schedules, or plan a visit. The administrative team can also review insurance coverage pathways and assist with the registration paperwork.

Overview of Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point

Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point is a 106-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Crown Point, Indiana, offering rehabilitation programs that span orthopedic recovery, stroke, cardiac care, pulmonary rehab, renal disease management, and infection management. The facility is owned by Blue Pearl Financial LLC.

CMS rates the facility 2 stars overall, mainly because of its 1-star staffing rating, driven by total nurse staffing that averages 11% below the Indiana average at 3 hours 9 minutes per resident per day, with RN staffing especially limited at 22 minutes daily compared with the 40-minute state average.

Quality measures tell a different story. The facility holds a 4-star quality score, and physical therapist staffing averages 225% above the Indiana average — a meaningful figure for a community built around rehabilitation. The inspection record since 2022 shows 56 deficiencies across 22 inspections, placing it 56% above the Indiana average in total citations, though the facility has recorded zero critical or serious findings over the past three years and incurred no federal fines or payment denials. The most recent visit in June 2025 found no deficiencies.

The facility accepts Medicare and private pay, but does not accept Medicaid. The facility’s occupancy rate is 91% — well above the Indiana average of 68% — suggesting consistent demand. Opened in 2024, it operates primarily as a short-stay post-acute destination — 96% of admissions are Medicare-covered, with an average stay of 46 days — and markets itself on a hospitality-forward model, with a full-service spa, Starbucks Café, on-site restaurant, and concierge services.

The facility is best suited for short-term Medicare rehabilitation residents recovering from orthopedic, cardiac, pulmonary, or stroke-related conditions who value intensive therapy services and upscale amenities during recovery. However, families should review the facility’s staffing levels and inspection history, particularly for residents with more complex nursing needs.

Overview of Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an 88-bed skilled nursing facility at 4851 Tincher Rd in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering short-term rehabilitation — orthopedic, cardiac, and stroke recovery — as well as long-term skilled nursing, 24-hour staffing, and respite care. Adams County Memorial Hospital operates the center under county authority. Chalet holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, built on 5-star scores in both Health Inspection and Quality Measures, each well above the Indiana average. Staffing is the counterweight: a 1-star CMS staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day, roughly 25% below the state average of 3 hours and 32 minutes. Since 2022, the facility has logged 31 state visits and 44 deficiencies — 22% more than the typical Indiana nursing home in total, though at 1.4 deficiencies per inspection, it is 26% below the state average. Most findings involved Life Safety Code documentation and care plan accuracy; the most recent inspection in May 2025 was clean. Two complaints were substantiated: one involving food storage practices, one for failure to immediately report a physical abuse allegation. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the record. The facility’s occupancy rate is 82%, 18 points above the Indiana average, suggesting consistent local demand. Amenities include semi-private suites, a spacious courtyard and patio, fine dining options, and family lounges. Discharge concierge services support transitions out of the facility. The average length of stay is 789 days, with a resident census that is more than half Medicaid-funded. Chalet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is best suited for residents seeking long-term skilled nursing care in Marion County, with rehabilitation capacity that also accommodates post-acute stays.

Overview of Life Care Center of Michigan City

Life Care Center of Michigan City is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Michigan City, Indiana. It’s operated by Michigan City Medical Investors Limited Partnership and located on US Highway 20 near I-94 in La Porte County. The community offers skilled nursing, memory care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and respite care with 24-hour staffing. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome.

The 3-star CMS overall rating reflects sub-ratings at or above Indiana’s average across all four categories, with staffing 17.6 percent above state benchmark on a case-mix adjusted basis. Occupancy has climbed steadily to 100 percent in the latest inspection in May 2025, showing strong local demand. Over four years on file, the facility averaged 12.3 deficiencies annually, 193 percent above Indiana’s 4.2 average, with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. The 2023 surveys carried the most weight: a 14-deficiency annual survey cited oxygen flow rate errors for multiple residents, missing psychotropic medication monitoring, pressure ulcer and skin tear care failures, and an insulin administration error, alongside documentation and kitchen sanitation deficiencies; a simultaneous 17-deficiency life safety survey found emergency preparedness documentation not updated and multiple fire system maintenance gaps. Surveys from 2024 and into 2025 have been considerably lighter, with five or fewer deficiencies each, suggesting improvement. Substantiated complaints in 2024 and 2025 have centered on care coordination failures: delayed physician notification, incomplete discharge documentation, and fall intervention updates not implemented for a resident with four falls.

Amenities feature a fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop.

The facility is ideal for residents in La Porte County who need post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term skilled nursing care. It has near-full occupancy and an improving compliance trajectory following a difficult 2023.

Overview of Westminster Village Kentuckiana

Westminster Village Kentuckiana is a 244-bed multi-level care community in Clarksville, Indiana, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Seacoast of Clarksville LLC operates the facility, and it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The facility’s inspection record is below average. It has recorded 59 total deficiencies across available inspections, 64% above the Indiana average of 36, with a composite inspection score of 61 out of 100, a D- grade.

No fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in the record. The most significant recent citation from a January 2025 complaint investigation identified deficiencies in medication delivery, rodents in the kitchen and resident rooms, and fall-hazard signage. Corrective actions were submitted. Subsequent standard surveys in early and mid-2025 found the facility in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, modestly below Indiana’s average of 3 hours and 32 minutes. The facility’s occupancy rate is 56%, well below the Indiana average of 68%, indicating current availability across care levels.

The community offers in-house therapy, memory care programming, respite care, and 24-hour staffing. On-site salon services and landscaped grounds are among the lifestyle amenities. The starting price is $1,100 per month, positioning it among the more affordable options in Clark County.

Westminster Village Kentuckiana is best suited for residents seeking continuity of care across levels, including post-acute rehabilitation and memory care, within a more affordable skilled nursing setting in Clarksville.

Overview of Brownsburg Health Care Center

Brownsburg Health Care Center is a 160-bed, faith-based non-profit nursing facility located on Hornaday Road in Brownsburg, Indiana. Managed by administrator Emily Brushaber and operated by Hendricks County Hospital, the home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. The average length of stay is 144 days, representing a population that uses the campus for both brief post-hospital rehabilitation and extended clinical care.

Daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 7 minutes per resident, which breaks down to 36 minutes from registered nurses, 2 hours and 4 minutes from nurse aides, and the remainder from licensed practical nurses. This 24-hour staffing setup handles physical, occupational, and respiratory therapies alongside temporary respite care and custom dietary programs. The surrounding neighborhood is about 1.4 miles from the town center and is car-dependent, meaning visitors will need a vehicle for travel.

Regarding state oversight, regulatory surveys have cited recurring issues with care planning, medication management, and infection control, prompting the administration to implement corrective actions and staff suspensions to meet compliance guidelines.

Older adults can get in touch with the intake office to check on open beds, review the faith-based dietary options, or set up a time to view the facility. The staff is also available to explain billing details and help you begin the onboarding process.

Overview of Envive of Liberty

Envive of Liberty is a newly opened skilled nursing home in Liberty, Indiana, operated under Adams County Memorial Hospital. The facility is led by administrator Shawn Steele, with Rebecca Smith serving as Director of Nursing. The community on West High Street serves seniors who need nursing care and rehabilitation in a moderately walkable neighborhood with nearby amenities and local services.

The home has 60 beds and is positioned to build its census, currently at 42 percent occupancy. As an SNF, it prioritizes short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care, making it a good fit for residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or managing ongoing health conditions. The community offers comprehensive therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, alongside specialized programs for post-surgical recovery and neurological conditions like post-stroke rehabilitation. Clinical care is anchored by consistent staffing: registered nurses provide 57 minutes of care per resident daily, nursing assistants contribute 1 hour and 59 minutes, and licensed practical nurses add 29 minutes per day. Together, this totals around 3 hours and 25 minutes of daily nursing support per resident. The facility maintains 24-hour staffing and offers respite care for families, along with specialized services including IV therapy, bariatric care, colostomy and tracheotomy care, and dietary support with a registered dietician on-staff. Also available is transportation to medical appointments.

The facility is working through the early operational phase, as shown by state inspections. On the matters reviewed, a recent compliance inspection found no deficiencies. Earlier in the year, the community noted and addressed gaps in resident protection protocols and falls documentation, which have since been corrected. Remedied by mid-year were structural and environmental matters like door latching and electrical systems, flagged in 2024.

For anyone considering a nursing facility in Liberty, touring in person will paint a clear picture of the physical plant, daily feel, and care approach. As a one-year-old community, Envive of Liberty represents a newer entry in the skilled nursing landscape. It also presents opportunities for families to help shape its culture and operations.

Overview of Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Located in Waldron, Indiana, Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility operated by Major Hospital, owned by Covenant Care Waldron Home, and administered by Nicole Clapp. Short-term rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility, particularly for residents recovering from surgery, stroke, cardiac events, and orthopedic injuries. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering rehabilitation services and longer-term care.

The 71-bed community has an occupancy rate of 65%. Residents stay an average of 116 days because of the recovery process often associated with post-acute care. Daily nurse staffing averages nearly 3 hours per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides provide hands-on care throughout the day and night. This consistent nursing support helps residents during rehabilitation and ongoing recovery.

Several specialized rehabilitation programs are available. Orthopedic rehabilitation supports residents recovering from joint and bone conditions, while cardiac rehabilitation focuses on heart-related recovery. Stroke recovery services are also offered, with dedicated therapy staff supporting each rehabilitation track. There’s discharge concierge service for those who want to go home. It reduces some of the planning responsibilities families often face during the recovery process.

The facility is in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 19, so most visitors need transportation to reach the community, especially families from outside the area. The quieter rural setting may appeal to residents who prefer a less busy environment during rehabilitation and recovery.

Residents have access to semi-private suites, family lounges for visits and gatherings, and a spacious courtyard and patio for outdoor time. Laundry, housekeeping, WiFi, and cable TV are also provided. Dining includes fine dining options prepared on-site. The facility has 24-hour staffing and offers respite care for families who need short-term support for a loved one.

Recent inspections found the facility is fully compliant with current standards. Areas identified during earlier reviews were addressed through documented corrective actions.