The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Center
Registered name: ESPECIALLY KIDZ HEALTH & REHAB
SHELBYVILLE, IN · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab Center has a 3 out of 5 overall rating. It scores 4 stars for health inspections, 1 star for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures, with reported nurse staffing just below the federal benchmark (4.09 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0927 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0927.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.36
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.73
- Weekend nursing
- 3.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.8%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%1.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.6%0.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.3%22.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—51.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
62.3%63.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—97.6%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 112.2 residents on an average day (86% of 130 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.