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Providence Health Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1 Sisters of Providence, St Mary of the Woods, IN 4787670 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 21 Google reviews

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1/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 6)

Below average in IN · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Providence Health Care Center has a strong reputation for successful rehabilitation and attentive therapy, making it a frequent choice for post-surgical recovery. However, because there are reports of inconsistent nursing responsiveness and hygiene lapses, we recommend that families conduct frequent, unannounced visits to monitor the quality of daily care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews on Google
Providence Health Care Center receives high praise for its rehabilitation services, with many families highlighting the effectiveness of physical therapy and the dedication of the nursing staff in helping patients recover. However, there are serious, albeit less frequent, reports of neglect regarding basic hygiene and slow response times for assistance, suggesting that the quality of care may vary significantly depending on the specific staff on duty.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff8.0Clean8.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical therapy team
  • Clean and welcoming facility environment
  • Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
  • Strong focus on patient recovery and strength building

Concerns

  • Neglect of basic hygiene (e.g., not brushing teeth) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow response times for call buttons (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.0'16(1)5.01.0'19(1)5.05.0'21(2)2.34.9'25(10)5.0'26(3)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

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4
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How They Respond to Reviews

19%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's strong focus on physical therapy and recovery, how do you integrate those sessions into a resident's daily schedule?
  • 2With the current staffing levels being a point of pride, what is your protocol for ensuring timely responses when a resident uses their call button?
  • 3Could you walk me through your process for medication management and how you ensure accuracy for residents with complex needs?
  • 4I noticed that maintaining personal hygiene is a top priority for families; what is your routine for assisting residents with daily grooming and oral care?
  • 5How does your team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status, especially during overnight hours?
  • 6I appreciate that you engage with feedback online; how do you use input from families to improve the quality of care and daily life here?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My 100 year-old grandma recovered from a recent hip fracture at Providence Rehab from February-April this year. It is thanks to the excellent care and therapy that Nan received at Providence that she is up and walking again.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

When she pushed her button to go to the restroom sometimes it was an hour...maybe more, before somebody got there to take her and she was already soaking wet. Bandages were not changed and medicine was incorrectly given.

Long-term resident's family · 2022☆☆☆☆

My father had such skillful and kind care he made progress in health and strength in record time every visit. All of us were treated with courtesy, understanding and an immense amount of patience.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 21 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.5%
Better than Avg
Here
5.5%
US
12.1%
IN
24.8%
Vigo
29.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.9%
Better than Avg
Here
3.9%
US
15.5%
IN
13.6%
Vigo
15.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.9%
Better than Avg
Here
5.9%
US
15.3%
IN
13.0%
Vigo
14.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.3%
Better than Avg
Here
14.3%
US
19.5%
IN
23.5%
Vigo
20.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
IN
93.6%
Vigo
92.1%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.4%
Better than Avg
Here
8.4%
US
14.4%
IN
11.4%
Vigo
10.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility73.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
73.6%
US
81.8%
IN
81.5%
Vigo
81.7%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.6%
Better than Avg
Here
85.6%
US
79.8%
IN
79.0%
Vigo
83.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
1.6%
IN
1.3%
Vigo
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (7.6)
4 complaint-triggered

This facility has recurring issues with patient care quality and medication management, with families filing complaint reports that led to federal citations. The most persistent problems involve wound care (pressure ulcers appearing in multiple surveys), medication safety, and basic care delivery according to doctor's orders. While all past deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Jan 16, 2026Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

May 16, 2025Routine
8
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Mar 18, 2024Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Aug 21, 2023Complaint
3
0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0626Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Feb 1, 2023Routine
17
0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0041Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0915Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0100Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0200Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0211Minimal · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

May 16, 2025

43-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Providence Health Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Putnam County Hospital

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bray, ArnoldManaging Control - Governing BodyFry, JaniceManaging Control - Governing BodyHeadley, MatthewManaging Control - Governing BodyLandry, KeithManaging Control - Governing BodyLewis, KatrinaManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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