Plainfield Health Care Center
3700 Clarks Creek Rd · Plainfield, IN · 46168 · 3178396577
189 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Opco Skilled Management Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- 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).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 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
2.84 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
60% 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 | 2.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $31,852 |
Inspection citations (54 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 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 February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · 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 November 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 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 May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 7, 2025
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 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 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 May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 15, 2024 | Fine | $31,852 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155215 · certified since May 24, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.