WESTRIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Westridge Health Care Center has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families seeking care, though it is not without its issues. It ranks #208 out of 505 nursing homes in Indiana, placing it in the top half of facilities in the state, and #3 out of 9 in Vigo County, meaning only two local options are rated higher. The facility is improving overall, with issues decreasing from 6 in 2024 to 5 in 2025, although staffing is a weakness, earning only 2 out of 5 stars and indicating below-average performance. Notably, there have been no fines recorded, which is a positive sign, and there is average RN coverage, meaning residents receive decent oversight from registered nurses. However, specific incidents have raised concerns, such as the failure to update care plans for fall interventions for several residents, and issues with transporting linens that could pose an infection risk. Additionally, some residents reported challenges in receiving their preferred bathing schedules due to inadequate staffing, highlighting a need for improvement in daily care services.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Indiana
- #208/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 34% turnover. Near Indiana's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 32 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
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Staff turnover below average (34%)
14 points below Indiana average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
12pts below Indiana avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 20 deficiencies on record
Mar 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided showers/bed baths as preferred for 2 of 3 reviewed for choices (Residents 41 and 40).
Findings include:
1. ...
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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 observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were disposed of for 1 of 2 medication carts and 1 of 2 medication storage rooms reviewed (Resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to label and date refrigerated and frozen food items, so it is used by its use-by date, frozen, or discarded, and the facility failed to prevent...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure documentation of the facility contact with the hospital prio...
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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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure proper handling of the glucometer (small portable machine that's used to measure how much glucose [type of sugar] is i...
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Jun 2024
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
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to update care plans with post fall interventions for 4 ...
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Mar 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a call light device was in reach for 1 of 16 residents reviewed for call light placement (Resident 34).
Findings incl...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0659
(Tag F0659)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure pressure ulcer treatments were completed by qualified staff and staff followed proper standards of practice for 1 of 1 residents rev...
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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 record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide treatment to prevent further decrease in rang...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the wash temperature of the chemical sanitizing dish machine (a dishwashing machine that applies potable water and a c...
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CONCERN
(E)
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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure clean linen was carried away from the body and failed to ensure soiled linen was in a container while transporting in the hallway duri...
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Apr 2023
9 deficiencies
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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. During an observation on, 04/12/23 at 9:33 a.m., Resident 20 was sitting in recliner with her left foot elevated on her wheel...
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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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's indwelling urinary catheter (a ca...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure nebulizer tubing and a mouthpiece for nebulizer medication administration were dated, timed, and signed for 1 of 1 res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff were competent with knowledge of cleaning the glucometer (blood glucose meter, an instrument for measuring the c...
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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 ensure monitoring of an anticoagulant medication (a medication used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels and the heart) for 1 ...
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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 medications were labeled with the updated physician's order (Resident 46), and a supplement medication in the medicati...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper handling of food during 1 of 2 dining observations.
Findings include:
During a dining observation, on 4/11/23...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the documentation of psychotropic medications (a drug or other substance that affects how the brain works and causes changes in mood...
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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.
- • 34% turnover. Below Indiana's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 20 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Westridge Health's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WESTRIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER 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 Westridge Health Staffed?
CMS rates WESTRIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 34%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Westridge Health?
State health inspectors documented 20 deficiencies at WESTRIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 20 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Westridge Health?
WESTRIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 66 certified beds and approximately 43 residents (about 65% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in TERRE HAUTE, Indiana.
How Does Westridge Health Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, WESTRIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (34%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Westridge Health?
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 Westridge Health Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WESTRIDGE HEALTH 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 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 Westridge Health Stick Around?
WESTRIDGE HEALTH CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 34%, 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 Westridge Health Ever Fined?
WESTRIDGE HEALTH 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 Westridge Health on Any Federal Watch List?
WESTRIDGE HEALTH 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.