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HOOSIER HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BROWNSTOWN, Indiana)

621 S SUGAR ST, BROWNSTOWN, Indiana 47220

Phone: 8123582504

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
97
Avg Residents/Day
92.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Jackson
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIndiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.500.68-0.17
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.523.73-0.22
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.6/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A45.9%-

Health Citation History

17 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-24Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-10-30Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-13Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Egress DeficienciesHave horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-30Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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