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251 Highway 66 New Harmony, IN 47631 · Posey County
CMS certification number 155370 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is New Harmony Health Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for New Harmony Health Care Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.24 hours per resident per day at New Harmony Health Care Center, below the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.52 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 66.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at New Harmony Health Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid
New Harmony Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Indiana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on December 4, 2025 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 50 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 50 citations at New Harmony Health Care Center across 8 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on June 9, 2023. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (11) and resident assessment and care planning (9). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections" (tag F0690, level G, June 9, 2023). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 16, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
December 4, 2025 · 10 citations
FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
October 16, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 4, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
September 16, 2024 · 21 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify 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.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
February 7, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
October 3, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
June 9, 2023 · 14 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
Questions to ask on a tour of New Harmony Health Care Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on June 9, 2023 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 4, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 66.7% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- The home averages about 40% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near New Harmony Health Care Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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21.3 mi
Deaconess Hospital INC EvansvilleEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 6m for patients treated and sent home
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21.7 mi
Wabash General Hospital Mt CarmelEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 52m for patients treated and sent home
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23.9 mi
Gibson General Hospital PrincetonEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 41m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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