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Assisted Living in Indiana

Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc

Assisted Living in Indiana

Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc

920 S MAIN ST, NEW HARMONY, IN 47631 View map
Overview of Charles Ford Memorial Home INC
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.
(812) 682-4685

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 35

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 62.9%
Residents per day 22
Occupancy rate
62.9%
Residents per day
22
Bed community size
35-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
63%
8% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
22 / 35
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2025

Additional Licensing Details

License Number24-001123-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc is legally operated by Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc, and administrated by Amy Knopf-koch.

Profit StatusNON-PROFIT

Type Of Units

Residential
35 units
Total beds
35 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSafety monitoring systems in place.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorJoseph Lee
Director of NursingKIMBERLY CATT
ContactAmy Koch

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Caregiver Turnover: 10 times lower than similar healthcare communities

Contact Information

Fax(812) 682-4676

Amenities & Lifestyle

13 amenities
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
Respite Care
Laundry Service
ActivitiesA variety of activities including gardening, golf cart rides, and community events.
Specific ProgramsLife Enrichment, Chef-Inspired Dining, Activities, Home Health and Hospice, Health + Wellness Programming, Salon Services, Respite Care, Scheduled Transportation

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe culinary team serves nutritious and flavorful meals, incorporating residents' preferences.
Contact Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc

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

2 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 2nd of 388 in Indiana

1 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 92% below Indiana avg
2 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 71% below Indiana avg
4 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 88% below Indiana avg Ranked 20th of 385

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: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date December 17, 2024
Complaint Investigation

4 total citations

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

Indiana average: 34 citations

4 deficiencies

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

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Charles Ford Memorial Home Inc

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.

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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).

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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).

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