Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village
515 N Main St · Avilla, IN · 46710 · 2608972841
133 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Ascension Living
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155512 · certified since May 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.