Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Hanover, Indiana
1 of 2 nursing homes in Hanover (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Indiana statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
180
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$53,874 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Hanover, Indiana, is adequate, with 2 total facilities and 1 recommended option. Families should note that while Thornton Terrace Health Campus has a B+ rating and 5 stars, there is one facility to avoid due to substantial fines totaling $53,874.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 THORNTON TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS (88) — Thornton Terrace Health Campus stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a strong Trust Score of 88/100. With no fines and a B+ grade, this facility provides high-quality care in a well-maintained environment, ensuring residents receive compassionate and professional support.
The other 1 Hanover facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $53K.
Recommended
Thornton Terrace Health Campus stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a strong Trust Score of 88/100. With no fines and a B+ grade, this facility provides high-quality care in a well-maintained environment, ensuring residents receive compassionate and professional support.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Hanover Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $53,874
Questions Hanover Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Hanover's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Hanover facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Hanover avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Hanover facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Hanover, IN are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Hanover (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Hanover "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Hanover?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.