OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center has an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of quality care and service. With a state rank of #82 out of 505 facilities, they are in the top half of Indiana, and locally, they rank #3 out of 4 in Wells County, meaning only one nearby option is rated higher. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with reported issues increasing from 1 in 2024 to 2 in 2025. Staffing is average, with a turnover rate of 55%, which is slightly above the state average, while they maintain decent RN coverage. Notably, the facility has had no fines, which is a positive sign, but there have been concerns, such as failing to properly contain COVID-19 for several residents and not addressing accident risks for one resident, highlighting areas for improvement amidst their strengths.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Indiana
- #82/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 55% 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 ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 28 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Indiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
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
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 6 deficiencies on record
May 2025
2 deficiencies
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 accident risks were identified and interventions put into pl...
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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 trauma informed care was implemented for 1 of 2 residents reviewed. (Resident 53)
Findings include:
Resident 53's record review began...
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Jun 2024
1 deficiency
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 interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to ensure an intrathecal pump (ITP) (surgically implanted...
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Sept 2023
2 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 F0885
(Tag F0885)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure families/representatives were notifed of COVID-19 exposure for 3 of 10 residents reviewed (Resident B, Resident C, Resident J).
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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
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to properly contain the transmission of COVID-19 for 5 of 11 residents reviewed for infection control (Resident E, Resident G, Re...
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Jan 2023
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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 residents were free from mental abuse by staff. (Resident B)
Findings include:
A record review was completed on 1/5/23 at 11:1...
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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.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND 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 Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 55%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 6 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center?
OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION 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 TLC MANAGEMENT, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 100 certified beds and approximately 85 residents (about 85% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in OSSIAN, Indiana.
How Does Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (55%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center?
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 Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND 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 Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 55%, which is 9 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 Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND 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 Ossian Health Care And Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
OSSIAN HEALTH CARE AND 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.