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Hutsonwood At Brazil
501 S Murphy Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 86 beds, Hutsonwood At Brazil serves Brazil in Clay County, Indiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 11, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Clay Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.9 | 34.9 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 53.7% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Jan 2026, 22 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×25 E ×2 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0688 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.5% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.9% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.9% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Putnam County Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2015 |
| Elc of Brazil, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2012 |
| Hhss Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
| Brazil Facility Company LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2012 |
| Elc of Brazil, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2025 |
| Hhss Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
| Hoosier Care Properties Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2015 |
| Hoosier West Leasing Company LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2012 |
| Putnam County Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Clay County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverleaf of Knightsville | Knightsville | 102 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 20.6 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Clay County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hutsonwood At Brazil been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Hutsonwood At Brazil been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hutsonwood At Brazil compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hutsonwood At Brazil?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Putnam County Hospital, Elc of Brazil, LLC and Hhss Management, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hutsonwood At Brazil last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.