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Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center

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

5911 State Road 46, Ellettsville, IN 4742974 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

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)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 6)
  • High staff turnover (66%)
  • High RN turnover (78%)

Bottom 25% in IN · Critically understaffed (RN) · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families have had positive experiences with individual staff members, the recent reports of high turnover and medication errors are concerning. We strongly recommend that you observe the facility during different shifts and ask management specifically about their current staffing retention plan and medication administration protocols before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting significant concerns regarding high staff turnover, management availability, and patient safety. While some families have praised individual staff members for their kindness and dedication, others report serious issues with medication management, inconsistent care, and unprofessional conduct by staff.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff4.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Individual staff members noted for kindness
  • Helpful and friendly medical staff
  • Supportive hospice care experiences

Concerns

  • High staff turnover and lack of consistency (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor management responsiveness and oversight (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors and delays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.0'16(1)3.03.0'18(1)4.81.0'21(3)4.34.0'24(1)1.8'25(5)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent feedback regarding medication management, what specific protocols or double-check systems do you have in place to ensure residents receive the correct dosages on time?
  • 2I noticed the facility has had some challenges with staff consistency; how do you ensure that residents receive stable, familiar care from the same team members throughout the week?
  • 3With the current staffing levels, how does the team manage to provide personalized attention to each of the 74 residents throughout the day?
  • 4What steps is management taking to improve the dining experience and ensure that meal times are both nutritious and enjoyable for residents?
  • 5How do you keep families informed and involved, especially when there are changes in a resident's health status or care plan?
  • 6Can you walk me through how your team handles medical emergencies or urgent health changes during the evening and weekend hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nurses are constantly late on delivering medication and are always getting the medicines mixed up. My mom has fallen multiple times and there are days I come to see her and she has a new bruise on her face.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

There is constant turnover in this establishment with staff, including management. Nurses congregate and gossip and management gets upset if other staff asks them for help with patients.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

You won't find a more caring environment for your loved one. Although my mom was only there for a short time (she was in hospice), I was very impressed.

Hospice family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.33hrs
45%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.16hrs
53%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
80%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Better than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
12.1%
IN
24.8%
Monroe
9.7%

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

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
84.7%
US
95.5%
IN
95.4%
Monroe
93.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.5%
US
19.5%
IN
23.5%
Monroe
15.1%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.0%
US
15.5%
IN
13.6%
Monroe
16.1%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Better than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
14.4%
IN
11.4%
Monroe
16.7%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
11.2%
US
5.3%
IN
5.6%
Monroe
6.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility51.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
51.8%
US
81.8%
IN
81.5%
Monroe
74.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility67.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
67.7%
US
79.8%
IN
79.0%
Monroe
73.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
1.6%
IN
1.3%
Monroe
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Near state avg (7.6)
5 complaint-triggered

Richland Bean Blossom shows significant safety concerns with repeated deficiencies in fire protection, emergency preparedness, and building safety across multiple surveys. Families have filed complaints resulting in deficiencies related to medication management, resident financial protection, and food quality. While all issues show correction dates, the facility has persistent problems with emergency systems, exit safety, and smoke barriers that recur across surveys, suggesting ongoing compliance challenges families should carefully consider.

Apr 10, 2026Routine
10
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0041Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Dec 9, 2025Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

May 9, 2025Complaint
1
0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

May 9, 2025Routine
29
0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0500Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0574Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

0004Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0013Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0029Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0036Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0300Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Sep 24, 2024Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Jul 12, 2024Routine
8
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0927Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

0920Minimal · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Putnam County Hospital

Owner · Organization

100%

Loudermilk, Christopher

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

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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