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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)

Nurse hours per resident 2.67/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 94

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

84.9%

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

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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

Home revenue

$13.4M

Surplus of revenue

$2.6M

Governmental home County

Home revenue

$13,369,415.00

Surplus of revenue

$2,552,898.00

Payroll costs

$3.2M

24.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.6M

Total costs $10.8M

94-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)

License Date

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

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

Results

5 with citations

0 without citations

Show Inspection Reports

5 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

45 total citations

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

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$12,192,260.00

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108.40

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Adams Heritage

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$5,068,983.00

$2,488,962.00

49.1%

39.10

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5/5

Shady Nook Care Center

SNF

IN 47025

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24.3%

88.00

3/5

2.6712

3/5

2/5

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Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

IN 46304

100

DOBBEN, STEVEN

92.5%

$15,225,564.00

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34.8%

92.50

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3.1554

2/5

3/5

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Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

IN 47320

102

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75.6%

$12,342,683.00

$4,315,019.00

35%

77.20

2/5

3.5110

2/5

3/5

Adams Woodcrest

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46733

Bed Count: 143

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 155747

Occupancy: 71.4%

Home Revenue: $12,192,260.00

Payroll Costs: $5,615,054.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 108.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6901

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Adams Heritage

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46773

Bed Count: 61

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 155729

Occupancy: 71.6%

Home Revenue: $5,068,983.00

Payroll Costs: $2,488,962.00

Payroll %: 49.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1205

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Shady Nook Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 47025

Bed Count: 94

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BOLTZ, LINDSEY

CCN: 155525

Occupancy: 84.9%

Home Revenue: $13,329,532.00

Payroll Costs: $3,234,199.00

Payroll %: 24.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.00

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.6712

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46304

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DOBBEN, STEVEN

CCN: 155805

Occupancy: 92.5%

Home Revenue: $15,225,564.00

Payroll Costs: $5,306,023.00

Payroll %: 34.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 92.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.1554

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 47320

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: TROXWELL, MELANIE

CCN: 155432

Occupancy: 75.6%

Home Revenue: $12,342,683.00

Payroll Costs: $4,315,019.00

Payroll %: 35%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.20

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5110

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

26,965

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	12	7.9	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	10	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	33	8.7	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 ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	33	33	13,707	91	100%	8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	10	3,187	91	100%	10
Registered Nurse	12	12	3,062	91	100%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	3	1,395	82	90%	7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	4	1,231	87	96%	7.7
RN Director of Nursing	2	2	752	63	69%	8
Medication Aide/Technician	2	2	667	69	76%	8.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	512	64	70%	8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	4	4	498	69	76%	7.2
Administrator	1	1	472	59	65%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	472	59	65%	8
Dietitian	1	1	448	56	62%	8
Qualified Social Worker	2	2	336	59	65%	5.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	3	117	28	31%	4.2
Respiratory Therapist	1	1	104	47	52%	2.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	2	8	2	2%	4.1

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Total Health inspections 6

Near Indiana average

Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total Health citations 20

20% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 25.0

3.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 16 citations

Complaint investigations 5 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 20

Minor Health citations 0

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

81 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (1.2%)

Medicaid 64 (79%)

Private Pay/Other 16 (19.8%)

Specialized Care Beds

94 Total Specialty Beds

100% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

100%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.3

28% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 19.9

16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 16.0%

33% above Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 20.8%

45% above Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.7%

8% below Indiana average.

Falls with Major Injury 6.3%

63% above Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.1%

29% below Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.6%

29% above Indiana average.

Depressive Symptoms 19.9%

17% below Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.7%

14% below Indiana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.1%

2% below Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.4%

0% below Indiana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.1%

11% below Indiana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 86.4%

6% better than Indiana average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.1%

128% worse than Indiana average

Influenza Vaccine 75.4%

5% worse than Indiana average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Shady Nook Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 84.9% ↑ 4.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $2,552,898 ↓ ~$1.4M vs 2022

Total Payroll $4,122,354 ↑ ~$550K vs 2022

Profit Margin 19.2% ↓ 12.9pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	74.6%	72.0%	71.7%	75.7%	70.0%	76.8%	68.1%	66.7%	60.1%	75.3%	80.6%	84.9%
Beds	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	94
Net Income	-$85,271	N/A	N/A	N/A	$397,798	$725,495	$868,555	$1,129,450	$311,775	$4,848,449	$3,943,660	$2,552,898
Gross Revenue	$5,668,231	$7,671,538	$8,756,982	$8,914,753	$6,861,556	$8,266,461	$7,519,334	$7,805,456	$2,724,219	$11,348,054	$12,318,638	$13,329,532
Operating Expenses	$4,822,166	$6,033,876	$6,852,626	$6,873,596	$6,463,740	$6,682,076	$6,061,079	$6,398,448	$2,375,305	$4,656,909	$6,683,194	$7,630,249
Net Patient Revenue	$4,810,756	$6,023,689	$6,836,417	$6,867,569	$6,861,556	$7,407,543	$6,929,258	$7,527,877	$2,278,873	$9,272,758	$10,007,540	$10,143,264
Total Payroll	$2,692,067	$3,202,513	$3,349,850	$3,322,630	$3,341,417	$3,486,144	$3,140,414	$3,190,803	$1,038,673	$3,105,112	$3,572,768	$4,122,354
Profit Margin %	-1.5%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	5.8%	8.8%	11.6%	14.5%	11.4%	42.7%	32.0%	19.2%
Medicare %	6.5%	12.9%	16.3%	13.6%	10.5%	8.7%	6.2%	3.0%	13.6%	9.6%	9.0%	6.9%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	75.3%	78.6%	81.1%	81.0%
Private %	93.5%	87.1%	83.7%	86.4%	89.5%	91.3%	93.8%	97.0%	11.1%	11.7%	9.9%	12.1%
Revenue/Day	$228	$244	$278	$264	$285	$281	$297	$329	$331	$359	$362	$348
Cost/Day	$229	$244	$279	$265	$268	$254	$259	$280	$345	$180	$242	$262
Avg Length of Stay	185.0 days	147.9 days	145.6 days	122.0 days	160.6 days	215.9 days	226.8 days	476.7 days	202.8 days	172.3 days	169.6 days	161.0 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).

Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).

IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

Shady Nook Care Center

Shady Nook Care Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Shady Nook Care Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Shady Nook Care Center

Shady Nook Care Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Shady Nook Care Center is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

Leadership

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

9 visits/inspections

Results

5 complaints

45 total citations

Inspection Reports

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Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

CHOICE Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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Community Spaces and Overall Environment

Services

Staffing

Accommodations

Finances

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