COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Copper Trace Health & Living Community has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice-solid but not outstanding. It ranks #135 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the top half of the state, and #5 out of 17 in Hamilton County, meaning only four local options are better. Unfortunately, the facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 2 in 2024 to 5 in 2025. Staffing is average, with a turnover rate of 54%, slightly above the state average, and they have good RN coverage, surpassing 79% of Indiana facilities, which is beneficial for resident care. On the downside, specific incidents have raised concerns, such as a resident being transferred without the required gait belt, leading to a painful fracture. Additionally, the kitchen had problems with unlabeled food and expired items, which could pose health risks. However, it is reassuring that the facility has not incurred any fines, suggesting compliance with regulations overall.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Indiana
- #135/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 54% 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 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Indiana. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 16 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
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 16 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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was transferred with a gait belt to prevent a fall according to the policy and procedure for 1 of 3 residents reviewed fo...
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Jan 2025
4 deficiencies
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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a blood pressure medication was held according to the physician's ordered hold parameter, to give an ordered antibiotic prior to a d...
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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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure catheter urine output was accurately recorded and to document the removal of a urinary catheter with post-removal bladder scan measu...
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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, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure oxygen equipment was turned on and the physician's orders were followed for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for respiratory c...
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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 insulin was labeled with an open date, to lock a medication cart before staff walked away, and to store antifungal nail...
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Dec 2024
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
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff notified the responsible party/Power of Attorney (POA) of a resident's change in condition timely for 1 of 1 resident reviewed...
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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
Deficiency F0602
(Tag F0602)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect a resident from misappropriation of medication for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for misappropriation of property. (Resident C) The def...
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Nov 2023
3 deficiencies
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, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for 2...
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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
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure medications were given as ordered for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for prevention of significant medication errors. (Residents F)
Findin...
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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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to properly label stored food under sanitary conditions related to unlabeled food. 93 of 136 residents residing in the facility ...
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Jul 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
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
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 and her representative's choice of caregiver was ...
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Sept 2022
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 record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was coded correctly to indicate a resident's correct discharge status for 1 of 3 closed records ...
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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 observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop person centered care plans for 1 of 20 residents reviewed for care plans (Resident 286).
Finding includes:
On 9/9/22 ...
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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 monitor and prevent a Stage III pressure ulcer development for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure (Resident 6).
Finding i...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a history of falls who required...
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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 an open date and failed to discard a medication in a timely manner after it was opened fo...
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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.
- • 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Copper Trace Health & Living Community's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY 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 Copper Trace Health & Living Community Staffed?
CMS rates COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 54%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Copper Trace Health & Living Community?
State health inspectors documented 16 deficiencies at COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY during 2022 to 2025. These included: 16 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Copper Trace Health & Living Community?
COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility is operated by CARDON & ASSOCIATES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 104 certified beds and approximately 99 residents (about 95% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in WESTFIELD, Indiana.
How Does Copper Trace Health & Living Community Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (54%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Copper Trace Health & Living Community?
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 Copper Trace Health & Living Community Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY 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 Copper Trace Health & Living Community Stick Around?
COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY has a staff turnover rate of 54%, which is 8 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 Copper Trace Health & Living Community Ever Fined?
COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY 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 Copper Trace Health & Living Community on Any Federal Watch List?
COPPER TRACE HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY 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.