SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Shady Nook Care Center has a Trust Grade of C+, indicating it is decent and slightly above average among nursing homes. It ranks #287 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the bottom half, but it is #2 out of 4 in Dearborn County, meaning there is only one other local option that is better. The facility is improving, having reduced issues from 7 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. Staffing is a concern, with a below-average rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 53%, which is in line with the state average. However, the center has good RN coverage, exceeding 77% of facilities in the state, which is beneficial for resident care. Despite these strengths, there are notable weaknesses. Recent inspections found significant concerns, including failure to maintain sanitary food storage practices, which could affect all residents, and instances of medications being administered late to multiple residents, potentially impacting their health. Overall, while Shady Nook Care Center has some positive attributes, families should weigh these against the identified issues before making a decision.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Indiana
- #287/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 53% 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 ○ Average
- Each resident gets 37 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Indiana. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 20 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana average (3.1)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
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 20 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with urinary incontinence received services to ma...
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Nov 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set assessments for 3 of 21 residents reviewed. (Residents 8, 91, and 27)
Findings include:
1. The clin...
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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 record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain physician ordered vital signs prior to medication administration for 1 of 21 residents reviewed for Quality of Care. (Resident 1)
Fi...
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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
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow appropriate infection control guidelines related to indwelling urinary catheters for a resident who had a Urinary Trac...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the physician's orders related to hold parameters for a medication for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resid...
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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
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to appropriately store medications for 3 of 4 medication carts reviewed. (C Street Medication Cart 1, C Street Medication Cart 2, and B Street M...
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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 prepare and store foods in a sanitary manner for 2 of 2 kitchen observations and failed to maintain resident snack refrigerat...
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Jun 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to administer routine insulin in a timely manner for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pharmacy services. (Resident B)
Findings include:
The clini...
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Sept 2023
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders related to insulin administration, notification, and hold parameters for 1 of 21 residents reviewed f...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure appropriate fall interventions were implemented for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for falls. (Resident C)
Findings include...
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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
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who provided self care with an indwelling urinary catheter was educated on catheter care and infection cont...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow a physician's order related to weight monitoring for 2 of 21 residents reviewed for hydration status. (Residents 29 an...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident specific interventions to provide trauma informed care were in place for 1 of 1 resident with a diagnosis of Post Traumatic...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent a significant medication error related to insulin administration for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for medication adminis...
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May 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer medications in a timely manner for 5 of 5 residents reviewed for medications. (Residents B, C, D, E, and F)
Findings include:
1....
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Aug 2022
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide nutritional supplements for a resident with poor meal intake for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for nutrition. (Resident 6...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. The clinical record for Resident 15 was reviewed on 08/03/22 at 1:31 P.M. A Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 06/06/22, indicated the resident was cognitively intact. The diagnoses included, but were...
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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
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store medications appropriately related to labeling medications in the medication carts for 3 of 6 medication carts reviewed....
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow appropriate infection control guidelines related to indwelling urinary catheters for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for inf...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store foods in a sanitary manner related to unlabeled (chicken soup and tenders) and outdated (milk cartons, mozzarella cheese) foods during ...
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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.
- • 20 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Shady Nook's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Shady Nook Staffed?
CMS rates SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 53%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Shady Nook?
State health inspectors documented 20 deficiencies at SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 20 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Shady Nook?
SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by ADAMS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 94 certified beds and approximately 88 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in LAWRENCEBURG, Indiana.
How Does Shady Nook Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER's overall rating (3 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (53%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Shady Nook?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Shady Nook Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER 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 3-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Shady Nook Stick Around?
SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 53%, which is 7 percentage points above the Indiana average of 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 Shady Nook Ever Fined?
SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER 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 Shady Nook on Any Federal Watch List?
SHADY NOOK CARE CENTER 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.