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Pulaski Health Care Center
624 E 13th St, Winamac, IN 46996
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.
Pulaski Health Care Center, in Winamac, Indiana, is certified for 58 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Indiana median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 36.2 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 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 46.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pulaski Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 21 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.2 | 36.2 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.5% | 21.7% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 22 Aug 2025, 26 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×1 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 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 | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 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 46.5%, RNs 62.5%; 1 administrator 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 | 11.3% | 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 | 5.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.4% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.0% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.6% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Health Foundation Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2012 |
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 Pulaski County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek At Winamac | Winamac | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 25.0 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Parkview Haven | Francesville | 42 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 52.4 | — | 25 Jun 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Pulaski County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pulaski Health Care Center been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Pulaski Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pulaski Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pulaski Health Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pulaski Health Foundation Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pulaski Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Aug 2025.
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.