Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Tell City, Indiana
1 of 2 nursing homes in Tell City (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Indiana statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
184
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Tell City, Indiana, is adequate, with two facilities available and one strongly recommended. Families should consider Oakwood Health Campus, which holds a B+ rating and 4 stars, as it stands out in this market with no fines reported.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 OAKWOOD HEALTH CAMPUS (83) — Oakwood Health Campus stands out with a solid Trust Score of 83/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. With a B+ grade and no fines reported, this facility offers a reassuring environment for residents, supported by its substantial capacity of 98 beds.
The other 1 Tell City facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Oakwood Health Campus stands out with a solid Trust Score of 83/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. With a B+ grade and no fines reported, this facility offers a reassuring environment for residents, supported by its substantial capacity of 98 beds.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Tell City Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Tell City Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Tell City's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Tell City facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Tell City avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Tell City 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 Tell City, IN are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Tell City (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Tell City "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 Tell City?
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.