RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
River Terrace Health Campus in Madison, Indiana has a Trust Grade of C, which means it is average and sits in the middle of the pack. It ranks #380 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the bottom half of the state, and #3 out of 5 in Jefferson County, indicating only two local options are better. Unfortunately, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with issues increasing from 1 in 2024 to 6 in 2025. Staffing is a strength, with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and turnover at 50%, which is about average for the state. There have been no fines reported, which is a positive sign, and the facility boasts more RN coverage than 97% of state facilities, ensuring better oversight of resident care. However, there are serious concerns. For example, a resident suffered a chemical burn due to improper irrigation of an indwelling catheter, requiring a trip to the emergency department. Additionally, there were instances where staff were not present to assist residents in need, leading to a resident falling and calling for help without anyone nearby to respond. Furthermore, some residents reported long waits for assistance with daily activities, indicating potential gaps in care. Overall, while there are strengths in staffing and RN coverage, families should be aware of the facility's shortcomings in resident care and responsiveness.
- Trust Score
- C
- In Indiana
- #380/505
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 50% 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 85 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Indiana nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 19 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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4-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
Below Indiana average (3.1)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
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 19 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
3 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
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's pain medication was administered timely after being requested for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pain management. (Resid...
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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
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL) related to incontence care and personal assistance for 4 of 5 residents reviewed for ADL care. (Re...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 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
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the facility was staffed to provide adequate care for the residents related to toileting and as needed pain medication...
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Jan 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff provided proper transfer techniques during transfers for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for activities of daily livin...
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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 observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure non-pressure wounds
were documented on the Treatment Administration Record, and wound treatments were performed in a t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer dressing changes were completed per the physician order; a new pressure area was measured, tracked or tr...
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Dec 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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident (Resident B) received Lantus (long-acting diabetic medication) as ordered by the physician for 1 of 3 residents reviewed ...
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Dec 2023
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to assess and re-evaluate 2 of 2 residents for self-administration of respiratory treatments or medications (inhalers). (Residents 10 and 14)
...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
3. The record for Resident 31 was reviewed on 11/29/23 at 9:19 a.m. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, displaced fracture of surgical neck of the left humerus, multiple fractures of the ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a Self-Administration of Medication plan of care for 2 of 2 residents who were self-administering respiratory treatments and inhale...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure showers were provided for dependent residents for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living. (Residents 8 and 22)
Fin...
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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
2. The record for Resident 23 was reviewed on 11/29/23 at 10:09 a.m. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, Parkinsonism, dementia, osteoarthritis, repeated falls, difficulty in walking, uns...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure appropriate pain management related to standards of practice for administering narcotic pain medication as prescribed for 1 of 5 res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure behavioral care plans were updated to reflect allegations of suicidal statements and physical aggression for 1 of 5 residents review...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 5 residents or responsible parties were provided written notice of Transfer/Discharge upon transfer to an acute care facility. ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to schedule 8-hour consecutive RN coverage for 5 of 8 months reviewed. (April, May, June, August and October 2023). This deficiency had the po...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper storage and disposal of medications for 2 of 2 medication storage rooms reviewed for medication storage. (200 A...
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Sept 2023
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff irrigated a resident's (Resident B) Indwelling catheter with the correct dosage of acetic acid which resulted in ...
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Dec 2022
1 deficiency
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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper incontinence and catheter care was performed for 3 of 4 residents observed for bladder care. (Residents 3, 13, ...
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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 fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 19 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • Grade C (50/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is River Terrace Health Campus's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is River Terrace Health Campus Staffed?
CMS rates RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 50%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at River Terrace Health Campus?
State health inspectors documented 19 deficiencies at RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS during 2022 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 18 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates River Terrace Health Campus?
RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS 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 TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 57 certified beds and approximately 36 residents (about 63% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in MADISON, Indiana.
How Does River Terrace Health Campus Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (50%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting River Terrace Health Campus?
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 River Terrace Health Campus Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS 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 2-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 River Terrace Health Campus Stick Around?
RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS has a staff turnover rate of 50%, 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 River Terrace Health Campus Ever Fined?
RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS 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 River Terrace Health Campus on Any Federal Watch List?
RIVER TERRACE HEALTH CAMPUS 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.