ElderGrade
C

64.4/100

Average

Hutsonwood At Brazil

501 S Murphy Ave, Brazil, IN 47834

CMS 1/5 stars #1 of 2 in Clay County (812) 446-2636
Certified beds
86
Occupancy
85%
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.

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

21.4/30

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
  • -4.6 for 30 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

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

  • 3.3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 50% 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 3.16 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.84 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 50.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 12, 2026 (7 months ago).

E May 11, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Jan 12, 2026 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Actual harm to a resident

F Jan 12, 2026 F0802

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 2026 F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 2026 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 2026 F0755 From a complaint

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

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BRAY, ARNOLD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FRY, JANICE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HEADLEY, MATTHEW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LANDRY, KEITH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LEWIS, KATRINA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
UNDERWOOD, WENDELL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WEATHERFORD, DENNIS Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WOOD, MARK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SILLERY, DEBRA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ELC OF BRAZIL, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HHSS MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BERRY, MANOJ Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Hutsonwood At Brazil

What is the ElderGrade for Hutsonwood At Brazil? +

Hutsonwood At Brazil holds an ElderGrade of C (64.4 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 Hutsonwood At Brazil? +

Residents receive an average of 3.16 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hutsonwood At Brazil been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 30 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 Hutsonwood At Brazil accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hutsonwood At Brazil 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.