Shady Nook Care Center
36 Village Drive · Lawrenceburg, IN · 47025 · 8125370930
94 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Adams County Memorial Hospital
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Past Non-Compliance · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 November 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 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 October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155525 · certified since May 9, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.