Brown County Health and Living Community
55 E Willow St · Nashville, IN · 47448 · 8129886666
117 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cardon & Associates
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 81 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.80 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (4 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C September 5, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 19, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155487 · certified since April 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.