Brownsburg Health Care Center
1010 Hornaday Rd · Brownsburg, IN · 46112 · 3178523123
160 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 13, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 13, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 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 February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 13, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155206 · certified since June 7, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.