Brookside Care Strategies

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 2.7 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

46 of 507 Indiana homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 5 times since 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 4 times since 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

• 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 June 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.

• Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0577 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0732 3 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2026.

• Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for E0006 2 times since 2025.

• 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 July 30, 2026.

• Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2026.

• Citation K0227. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 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 July 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0346. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0346 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0354. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0354 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0711. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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.

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• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.

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  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

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  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0568. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0570. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 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 August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

• Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• 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 October 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 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 October 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

• Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 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 March 7, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0577. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0917. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• 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 October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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 drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 October 23, 2024.

• Citation K0927. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• 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 October 23, 2024.

• Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• Citation E0025. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• Citation K0346. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

• Citation K0354. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

23 of 507 Indiana homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0622. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0626. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

• Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 0.7 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2023.

• Citation F0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2023.

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