Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Hooverwood is legally operated by Hancock Regional Hospital, and administrated by Robert Newcomer.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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Total deficiencies
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103 | 36 | This facility has 186% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (103 vs. IN avg 36). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↑ 186% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
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25.8 | 9 | This facility has 187% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (25.8 vs. IN avg 9). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↑ 187% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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4.5 | 1.9 | This facility has 137% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (4.5 vs. IN avg 1.9). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↑ 137% worse |
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7 | 5 | This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (7 vs. IN avg 5). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↑ 40% worse |
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Complaints per year
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1.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.3). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↑ 38% worse |
The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025 found the facility in compliance with Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code requirements, with no deficiencies cited. Prior inspections showed recurring deficiencies primarily related to Life Safety Code compliance, including emergency power system maintenance, fire alarm and sprinkler system testing, fire drills, and door hardware issues. Earlier reports also identified care-related deficiencies such as medication management, resident transfers, ADL assistance, and infection control, along with substantiated complaints involving resident abuse and medication errors. Enforcement actions included immediate jeopardy related to a substantiated sexual abuse complaint in late 2024, which was resolved after corrective measures, and no fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent inspections indicate improvement in Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness compliance, although care-related issues have appeared intermittently over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIndiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
25 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 42 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana average: 0.6
Hooverwood is located in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana.
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9.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Indianapolis's city center to Hooverwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
6,339 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 117 | 9 | 126 | 34,999 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 33 | 50 | 83 | 12,084 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,234 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,181 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,587 | 65 | 71% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,586 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 977 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 803 | 72 | 79% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 800 | 71 | 78% | 6.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 715 | 64 | 70% | 6.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 511 | 61 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 502 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 427 | 59 | 65% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 380 | 64 | 70% | 5.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 363 | 65 | 71% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 157 | 17 | 19% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 9 | 10% | 5.6 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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Becky Nash is the Director of Nursing at Hooverwood.
The legal owner and operator of Hooverwood is Hancock Regional Hospital.
Hooverwood has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Hooverwood's license number is 25-000001-1.
According to IN state health department records, Hooverwood's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Hooverwood's occupancy is 70%.
Robert Newcomer is the administrator of Hooverwood.
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