Willows of New Castle

Willows of New Castle is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Willows of New Castle is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Willows of New Castle

NEW CASTLE, IN 47362 View Map

Willows of New Castle is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Willows of New Castle is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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Overview of Willows of New Castle
Willows of New Castle is a healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to residents. The facility offers a range of services including short-term rehab, long-term care, therapies, respite care, memory care, and adult day care. The team is committed to creating a nurturing environment that prioritizes the well-being of each resident.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.20/day Indiana avg: 3.44/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Indiana avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Indiana avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Indiana avg: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Indiana avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 95

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 57.1%
Residents per day (avg) 51
Occupancy rate
57.1%
Residents per day (avg)
51

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

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

25% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$6.4M
Surplus of revenue
$206.0K
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$6,373,830.00
Surplus of revenue
$206,040.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.1M
49% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.0M
Total costs $6.2M
Bed community size
95-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
52%
Occupied Beds
49 of 95
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

Indiana average: 68%

License Status
Active
Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
January 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-000035-1
CMS Certification Number: 155089

Ownership & operating entity

Willows of New Castle is administrated by DEANNA HICKMAN.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: ASHLEY THOMPSON

Care Services

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

Contact Information

Fax: (765) 529-8816

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, Therapies, Respite Care, Memory Care, Medical Services, Adult Day Care

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.

10 visits/inspections

Results

5 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 9 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

2 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:June 6, 2025
Type:Re Inspection

25 total citations

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

Indiana average: 26 citations

58 deficiencies

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

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 47362
95
No
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Address 675.4 miles from city center

Address NEW CASTLE, IN 47362

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

149
Total Staff
98
Employees
51
Contractors
24,961
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
6.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse227.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse437.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant496.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
119 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.7%
of total hours from contractors
1,926 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 30 Registered Nurse: 15 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Dental Services Staff: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4904910,79391100%6.2
Licensed Practical Nurse1330435,53691100%7.7
Registered Nurse715221,6188897%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,3309099%6.9
Medication Aide/Technician4041,2818290%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2247597178%6.6
Nurse Practitioner1127588796%8.7
Administrator2026726470%8
Physical Therapy Aide4045857178%4.6
Speech Language Pathologist4045066875%4.1
Physical Therapy Assistant3033056774%4.1
Mental Health Service Worker1012866066%4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2022656167%4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide011912831%3.2
Qualified Social Worker101712629%2.7
RN Director of Nursing101611516%4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112467%4
Dental Services Staff0112433%8

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 5
17% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total Health citations 20
20% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 25.0

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 17 citations
Complaint investigations 4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 1
67% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 19

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 28, 2025

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 14, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: County Government
Part of: Willows Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
52 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (5.8%)
Medicaid 32 (61.5%)
Private Pay/Other 17 (32.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

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 15.1
89% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score 31.6
85% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 17.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 32.7%
171% above Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 36.0%
151% above Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.1%
6% above Indiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 0.5%
86% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.9%
57% below Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.4%
177% above Indiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 13.1%
46% below Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 17.0%
36% above Indiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.7%
1% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.9%
3% above Indiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.5%
20% below Indiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.8%

10% better than Indiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.1%

17% better than Indiana average
Influenza Vaccine 89.3%

13% better than Indiana average

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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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