ElderGrade
D

50.2/100

Below average

Willows Of New Castle

1023 N 20Th St, New Castle, IN 47362

CMS 2/5 stars #7 of 7 in Henry County (765) 529-9694
Certified beds
95
Occupancy
63%
Ownership
For-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

24.2/30

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
  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

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

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

Staff stability

3/15

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

  • 59% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.27 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 58.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 22 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 6, 2026 (5 months ago).

F Mar 6, 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 Mar 6, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

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 Mar 6, 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2026 F0744 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 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

D Jul 28, 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

D Mar 14, 2025 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 Mar 14, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
DYNES, SHELDON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PIDGEON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SHORE, MARION Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WARE, DEBORAH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RING, BRIAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NEW CASTLE IN OPCO, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRANKEL, ISRAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NEW CASTLE IN OPCO, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
FRANKEL, ISRAEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
PATTON, ELIZABETH Individual ADP OF THE SNF
REIS, JAMES Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Willows Of New Castle

What is the ElderGrade for Willows Of New Castle? +

Willows Of New Castle holds an ElderGrade of D (50.2 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Willows Of New Castle? +

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

Has Willows Of New Castle been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 22 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 Willows Of New Castle accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Willows Of New Castle 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.