ElderGrade
C

63.6/100

Average

Freelandville Community Home

310 W Carlisle Street, Freelandville, IN 47535

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 6 in Knox County (812) 328-2134
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
74%
Ownership
Non-profit
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

25.6/30

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
  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

17/30

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

  • 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.94 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 5% 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

9/15

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

  • 3 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 3.75 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.94 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.56 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 67.50%
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: February 23, 2026 (6 months ago).

E Feb 23, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 23, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 23, 2026 F0580

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 23, 2026 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 23, 2026 F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Feb 23, 2026 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

G Dec 9, 2024 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

E Dec 9, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
RUSSELL, MICHELLE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ABRAMS, NATHAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BEDWELL, HARRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FULLER, JIMMY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GRAVES, RICK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HAMILTON, CHERYL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HUDSON, NANCY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MICHAEL, EDWARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
POWERS, PETER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WARRICK, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CRANE, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
REETZ, BRENDA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Freelandville Community Home

What is the ElderGrade for Freelandville Community Home? +

Freelandville Community Home holds an ElderGrade of C (63.6 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Freelandville Community Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.75 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Freelandville Community Home 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 Freelandville Community Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Freelandville Community Home 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.