The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
PULASKI HEALTH CARE CENTER
WINAMAC, IN · Medicare-certified · 58 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
PULASKI HEALTH CARE CENTER in Winamac, IN has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. Its inspection and staffing ratings are both 2 stars, nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.27 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), quality measures are 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2653 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2653.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.40
- Nurse aides
- 2.37
- Weekend nursing
- 2.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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
8.8%5.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
11.4%4.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
11.4%6.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5%5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.5%10.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.5%17.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.3%8.7%Improving
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 seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 50.2 residents on an average day (87% of 58 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 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.