George Ade Memorial Health Care Center
3623 East State Rd 16, Brook, IN 47922
George Ade Memorial Health Care Center is a nursing home in Brook, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 6, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since January 12, 202426 (Indiana average 23)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on March 6, 2026
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2025.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2025.
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2026
17 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for E0041 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 3 times since 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0522. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0522 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 12, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
61 of 507 Indiana homes (12%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 24, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 24, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.
Citation K0522. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.
Citation K0291. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on October 18, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 19, 2022 from $20,000 to $13,000.
Health inspection on January 12, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Citation F0638. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 12, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (219) 275-2531
- Last standard health inspection
- March 6, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day, on average
- 55.5
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- Board of Commissioners of Newton County
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Indiana average (26 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEWTON COUNTYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- GEORGE ADE MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
Questions
When was George Ade Memorial Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists March 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does George Ade Memorial Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 26 health citations since January 12, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has George Ade Memorial Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of George Ade Memorial Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is George Ade Memorial Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.