Hooverwood

Nursing Home in Indianapolis

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Hooverwood

Nursing Home in Indianapolis

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Hooverwood

Hooverwood is a senior living community in Indianapolis, IN. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and wellness therapy. The facility is committed to providing compassionate care and support for seniors.
(317) 251-2261

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5 ▼ 2.0 Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5 ▼ 1.7 Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5 ▲ 0.5 Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5 ▼ 1.1 Indiana average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 13th out of 275 homes in Indiana.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 8m per day
This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)
vs Indiana avg
+45%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 183
Avg. Length of Stay
191 days

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

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$24.4M
Surplus of revenue
$562.7K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$24.4M
Surplus of revenue
$562.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.7M
44% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.1M
Total costs $23.8M
Bed community size
183-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured 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
70%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds
128 / 183
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeMixed Facility (nursing + Residential Care)
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 5, 2025
ExpirationApril 30, 2026
License Number25-000001-1
CMS Certification Number155001

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hooverwood is legally operated by Hancock Regional Hospital, and administrated by Robert Newcomer.

Profit StatusPROFIT

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
155 units
Residential
28 units
Total beds
183 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorPatrice Yates
Director of NursingBECKY NASH
ContactDiana Wysocki

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(317) 257-8423

Amenities & Lifestyle

4 amenities
Dining
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Health And Wellness Activities
Spirituality Programs
Specific ProgramsRehabilitation, Long Term Care, Shalom Sanctuary for Elder Abuse, Wellness & Outpatient Therapy, Private Duty, Life at Hooverwood, Activities, Amenities, Rooms & Views, Spirituality, Photo Gallery, Virtual Tour, Kraft Commons Assisted Living, A.R.N. Hospice
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating Hours8am–8pm Daily

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining rooms provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and healthy snacks with traditional, home-cooked meals that are kosher style.

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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 Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

23 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 260th of 388 in Indiana

13 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 0% below Indiana avg
14 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 100% above Indiana avg
97 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 185% above Indiana avg Ranked 375th of 385
9 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 25% below Indiana avg

7 complaints

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 July 2, 2025
Re Inspection

97 total citations

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

Indiana average: 34 citations

103 deficiencies

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

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Hooverwood

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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 42

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
5.25

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
400% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 4
567% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

1 critical citation More info Indiana average: 0.2

4 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

37 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 26, 2025
Corrected

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

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

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 276
Employees 197
Contractors 79
Staff to resident ratio 2.09:1
2090809% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 90
Average shift 8 hours
0% compared with Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 65,355
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 83
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 126
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

9.7%

6,339 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 50 Certified Nursing Assistant: 9 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapist: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant117912634,99991100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse33508312,08491100%8.4
Registered Nurse150154,23491100%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician150154,18191100%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,5876571%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,58691100%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker2029776470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0558037279%6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0338007178%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist0227156470%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1015116167%8.4
Administrator1015026369%8
RN Director of Nursing1014275965%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0113806470%5.9
Qualified Social Worker0553636571%4.1
Occupational Therapist0331571719%7.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant01150910%5.6
126 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
83 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 79%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 65%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
3 Occupational Therapist
% of Days 19%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 132
Medicare
9
6.8% of residents
Medicaid
96
72.7% of residents
Private pay or other
27
20.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

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. 19.1
139% 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. 35.2
106% 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 37.7%
213% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 38.0%
164% 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 29.9%
22% 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 4.2%
9% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
18% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.3%
117% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.1%
87% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.4%
32% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.9%
In line with 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 86.8%
6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
69% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.2%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $25K
8% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 2
44% more fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $25K
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 27, 2024
$16K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 6, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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