Independence Care Center of Perry County
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While the facility is praised for its cleanliness and social programming, the recurring and serious allegations of staff abuse are deeply concerning. We strongly advise families to conduct unannounced visits and speak directly with current residents and staff to verify the safety and culture of the facility before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews on Google“Independence Care Center of Perry County receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews alleging severe resident abuse and neglect, while older or contrasting reviews praise the facility's cleanliness and social atmosphere. Families should be aware of serious, recurring allegations regarding staff mistreatment and the forced participation of residents in activities against their medical needs.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Facility is consistently described as clean
- Active social and activity programs
- Appreciated by some families for resident engagement
Concerns
- Allegations of physical or emotional abuse by staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Forced participation in activities and dining against resident wishes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 11 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about how clean the facility is kept; could you tell me more about your daily cleaning and maintenance routines?
- 2With such a high CMS health inspection rating, how do you ensure that high standard of clinical care is maintained during shift changes?
- 3Since social engagement is a strength here, how do you tailor daily activities to ensure residents are participating because they want to, rather than feeling pressured?
- 4I noticed some feedback regarding dining experiences; what steps are being taken to improve the variety and quality of the meals provided to residents?
- 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
- 6What specific training programs do you have in place to support staff development and ensure a high quality of person-centered care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The place is super clean I’ll give it that. But a lot of the nurses and aids are super abusive to residents.”
“A wonderful facility! My mothers care has been awesome. The socialization has been remarkable for her.”
“This place is extremely abusive to residentes & This is often done right in front of DON & not a word is said”
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 shows a pattern of corrected deficiencies across three surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, indicating responsiveness to regulatory concerns. The most recurring problems involve resident care planning, infection control appearing in multiple surveys, and building safety issues including fire alarms and electrical systems. While deficiencies span areas like resident rights, safety protocols, and physical restraint policies, all violations have correction dates from the provider, suggesting ongoing efforts to address identified problems.
Jan 9, 2026Routine9
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Aug 22, 2024Routine8
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
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
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
May 19, 2023Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Independence Care Center of Perry County
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
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References & Resources
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