MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended and performs well compared to other facilities. It ranks #80 out of 505 in Indiana, placing it in the top half of nursing homes in the state, and is the best option among four facilities in Clinton County. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from five in 2023 to three in 2024. Staffing is a notable concern, earning only 2 out of 5 stars, yet it boasts a low turnover rate of 0%, which is significantly better than the state average. While there are no fines recorded, a few concerning incidents have been noted, such as improperly labeled and stored food items in the kitchen, and a resident not being dressed appropriately during mealtime, which could affect their dignity. Overall, while Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center shows strengths in its trust grade and trends, families should be aware of the staffing issues and recent concerns regarding resident care.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Indiana
- #80/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Indiana. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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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 quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among Indiana's 100 nursing homes, only 0% achieve this.
The Ugly 11 deficiencies on record
May 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was dressed in her own clothing and to ensure staff was not standing while feeding a resident for 1 of 2 res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete an accurate level 1 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR. (Resident 105)
F...
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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 ensure over the counter medications were labeled and beverages were not stored in the medication refrigerator for 3 of 3 medic...
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Feb 2023
5 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 interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately code a resident's discharge status in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for MDS assessments. (R...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to document targeted behaviors in the comprehensive care plan for a resident receiving an antipsychotic medication for delusional behaviors fo...
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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, interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately assesses and document bruising on the skin for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for skin issues and skin assessments. (Res...
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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 date multi-dose bottles of medication when they were opened in 1 of 4 medication storage refrigerators reviewed for medication...
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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 label, date and store food in a sanitary manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who consume...
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Aug 2019
3 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 observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident assessment to self administer medication was completed, failed to obtain physician's orders to self administ...
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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
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to follow fall interventions placed for a resident at risk for falls for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident 112). ...
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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 the dishwasher temperatures were maintained, according to the manufacturer's guidelines posted on the dishwasher to ens...
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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
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • 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.
- • 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 11 deficiencies at MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER during 2019 to 2024. These included: 11 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center?
MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 159 certified beds and approximately 122 residents (about 77% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in MULBERRY, Indiana.
How Does Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1 and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center?
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 Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION 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 5-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 Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION 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 Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
MULBERRY HEALTH & REHABILITATION 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.