Hutsonwood at Brazil
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 7 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 6)
- High staff turnover (51%)
Bottom 25% in IN · Below recommended RN staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate care and quality of life for residents. However, families should be aware of recent reports regarding internal staff management issues, which may be worth discussing with administration to ensure a stable environment for your loved one.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews on Google“Hutsonwood at Brazil (formerly Towne Park) receives high praise for the quality of care provided to residents, with families noting that staff go above and beyond to support those with declining health. However, recent feedback highlights significant concerns regarding the internal work environment and management culture, which may impact staff morale and retention.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional quality of resident care
- Compassionate and attentive staff
- High-quality, enjoyable meals
- Comfortable and welcoming living environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on improving compliance and quality standards, what specific steps is the leadership team currently taking to address the recent state citations and improve the overall facility rating?
- 2With a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout all shifts, especially during peak hours?
- 3I’ve heard wonderful things about the quality of the meals here; could you tell me more about how you accommodate individual dietary preferences or special nutritional needs?
- 4Since the facility is currently working on its health inspection performance, how do you keep families informed and involved regarding the care plans and safety protocols for their loved ones?
- 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like to ensure residents stay engaged and feel part of a welcoming community?
- 6How is your medical team structured to handle urgent health changes or emergencies, and what is your process for communicating those situations to family members?
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Key Review Excerpts
“From day one, even before it was fully staffed, he recieved outstanding service and care!!! He truely loved living there! The meals have been great and even the family members enjoyed sharing a meal with him from time to time.”
“From the friendliness to the delicious meals to comfortable accommodations to nice amenities, we could not have been more pleased with Towne Park.”
“I give it a one star not because of rhe quality of care the tenants get because it is exceptional. The one star is for the bullying and munipulation the staff has to go through.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has recurring problems with medication management appearing across multiple surveys, including high error rates and inadequate pharmacy oversight. Families have filed complaints leading to deficiencies in care quality, resident assessments, wound care, and medication services. While most issues show correction dates, the pattern of repeated medication problems and complaint-triggered deficiencies in basic care areas suggests ongoing challenges that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Jan 12, 2026Routine11
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 12, 2026Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 14, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Feb 12, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Oct 22, 2024Routine10
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Aug 27, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Hutsonwood at Brazil
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Putnam County Hospital
Owner · Organization
Barach, Andrea
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Corbitt, Jo Anne
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Loudermilk, Christopher
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
7 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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