ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice but not without its issues. It ranks #116 out of 505 nursing homes in Indiana, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide, and #2 out of 5 in Noble County, meaning only one other local option is better. Unfortunately, the facility's trend is worsening, with reported issues increasing from 2 in 2023 to 12 in 2024, highlighting a growing concern. Staffing is a strength, with a 4 out of 5 star rating and a turnover rate of 45%, which is slightly below the Indiana average, suggesting that staff members are fairly stable and familiar with the residents. Notably, the facility has had no fines, which is a positive sign, and benefits from more RN coverage than 78% of other Indiana facilities. However, there are specific areas of concern based on recent inspections. For instance, the facility failed to maintain safe food storage practices, with issues such as unsealed and unlabeled food items and expired products found in the kitchen. Additionally, there was a serious lapse in oxygen administration for a resident, where the oxygen concentrator was set to deliver zero liters instead of the required two liters. Lastly, privacy concerns arose when a resident's catheter bag was visible from the hallway, compromising their dignity. While there are strengths in staffing and no fines, these incidents highlight significant areas that need improvement.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Indiana
- #116/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 45% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 48 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Indiana. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 14 deficiencies on record
Dec 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure privacy of health information for 2 of 18 resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure ongoing assessment for a change in condition for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident 75)
Findings include:
Resident 75's record was ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure functional and comfortable positioning for 1 of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure sanitary handling of a catheter bag in 1 of 2 r...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe, sanitary food storage and serving practices for 5 of 5 observations. Food prepared in the kitchen was consumed b...
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Jan 2024
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure privacy was maintained for 2 of 24 residents re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the investigation of attempted self-harm for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resident 4).
Findings include:
In an interview...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure MD orders were followed for cervical spine fract...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure fall precaution interventions were made available to direct c...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure tube feeding formula was labeled and dated for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure insulin in a medication cart was removed when e...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2) During an observation and interview on 1/2/24 at 9:40 AM, Resident 24 was observed lying in bed with a nasal cannula placed i...
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Jan 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure signs of a urinary tract infection were prompt...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe medication storage for 1 of 1 resident re...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village Staffed?
CMS rates ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 45%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village?
State health inspectors documented 14 deficiencies at ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE during 2023 to 2024. These included: 14 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village?
ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by ASCENSION LIVING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 133 certified beds and approximately 78 residents (about 59% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in AVILLA, Indiana.
How Does Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (45%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village Stick Around?
ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE has a staff turnover rate of 45%, which is about average for Indiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village Ever Fined?
ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Ascension Living Sacred Heart Village on Any Federal Watch List?
ASCENSION LIVING SACRED HEART VILLAGE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.