The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HAMILTON GROVE
NEW CARLISLE, IN · Medicare-certified · 85 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle, IN has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures and staffing, a 3-star health inspection rating, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 4.04 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection issues included pressure ulcer care and food safety/temperature concerns.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0401 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0401.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.81
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 2.40
- Weekend nursing
- 3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
17.2%14.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.3%7.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%2.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%7.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30%39.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.9%13.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.1%6.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.5%Worsening
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
—89.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
62.5%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 7 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Part of GREENCROFT COMMUNITIES · 5 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 45.6 residents on an average day (54% of 85 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.