ElderGrade
B

70/100

Above average

Copper Trace Health & Living Community

1250 W 146Th Street, Westfield, IN 46074

CMS 3/5 stars #11 of 17 in Hamilton County (317) 844-5050
Certified beds
104
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 68%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.61 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 68% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.56 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.61 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.11 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 68.10%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 18, 2025 (8 months ago).

G Mar 17, 2026 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Actual harm to a resident

D Dec 18, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 18, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 28, 2025 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 28, 2025 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 10, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CARDON & ASSOCIATES, which operates 20 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
VIUM CAPITAL LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
BALLA, MATTHEW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CATTELL, ZACHARY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FAUTH, KENDRA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GORMAL, GREGG Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GUITIERREZ, MEGAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HAUG, AMY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KARNER, JIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LOPOSSA, LYNN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MCCLELLAND, THOMAS Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PARACHA, IBRAR Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
POLLOCK, NANCY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY

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Common questions about Copper Trace Health & Living Community

What is the ElderGrade for Copper Trace Health & Living Community? +

Copper Trace Health & Living Community holds an ElderGrade of B (70 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Copper Trace Health & Living Community? +

Residents receive an average of 3.56 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Copper Trace Health & Living Community been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 18 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Copper Trace Health & Living Community accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Copper Trace Health & Living Community is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.