Nursing Home

Shady Nook Care Center

Overview of Shady Nook Care Center
Shady Nook Care Center is located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and accommodations. The facility is known for its compassionate care and proven outcomes.
(812) 537-0930

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Indiana average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 40m per day

This home provides 25% less nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 94

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 90.4%
Residents per day (avg) 88
Occupancy rate
90.4%
Residents per day (avg)
88

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

72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

20% 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
$13.4M
Surplus of revenue
$2.6M
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$13,369,415.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,552,898.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
24.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.6M
Total costs $10.8M
Bed community size
94-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
31% higher than Indiana average

Indiana average: 69%

Occupied beds
85 / 94
Average residents 70 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Status Active
Issuance September 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-000304-2
CMS Certification Number: 155525

Ownership & operating entity

Shady Nook Care Center is administrated by LINDSEY BOLTZ.

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: MARGARET WEST
Contact: Matthew Jones

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehabilitation
Long Term Care

Contact Information

Fax: (812) 537-0326

Amenities & Lifestyle

Complimentary WiFi
Cable TV
Daily housekeeping
Laundry services
Facility transportation
Beautiful outdoor areas
Live entertainment

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Accommodations

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.

9 visits/inspections

Results

5 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 8 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

5 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: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:March 25, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

45 total citations

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

Indiana average: 26 citations

65 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for Shady Nook Care Center

The most recent inspection on March 25, 2025, found the facility in compliance based on a paper review of a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to medication administration timeliness, urinary incontinence care, and Life Safety Code compliance including fire safety and HVAC issues. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though some were substantiated with deficiencies cited for medication and continence care. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement in recent months with the latest inspections showing no new deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 20
Citations per inspection
3.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

20 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 13, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 13, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 13, 2024
Corrected

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Address LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

82
Total Staff
82
Employees
0
Contractors
26,965
Total Hours (Quarter)
36
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse127.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1010 No
Certified Nursing Assistant338.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
59 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
6 staff
3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
4 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3303313,70791100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse100103,18791100%10
Registered Nurse120123,06291100%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,3958290%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,2318796%7.7
RN Director of Nursing2027526369%8
Medication Aide/Technician2026676976%8.9
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist4044986976%7.2
Administrator1014725965%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014725965%8
Dietitian1014485662%8
Qualified Social Worker2023365965%5.6
Physical Therapy Assistant3031172831%4.2
Respiratory Therapist1011044752%2.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician202822%4.1

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
81 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (1.2%)
Medicaid
64 residents (79%)
Private pay or other
16 residents (19.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, 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. 10.3
28% 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. 19.9
16% 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 16.0%
33% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.8%
45% 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 22.7%
8% better 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 6.3%
63% 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 3.1%
29% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
11% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 19.9%
17% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.7%
14% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.1%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.4%
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 86.4%
6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.1%
128% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.4%
5% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

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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).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

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).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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