Copper Trace Health & Living Community

1250 W 146th Street · Westfield, IN · 46074 · 3178445050

104 certified beds Government - County Chain: Cardon & Associates

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

63% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 47
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.553.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.530.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year63%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (19 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G March 17, 2026 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected April 4, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected November 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025

    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 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected January 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025

    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, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023

    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 November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2023 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022

    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 October 14, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155841 · certified since December 3, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.