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2325 S Miller St Shelbyville, IN 46176 · Shelby County
All 3 nursing homes in Shelbyville, IN (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 15A011 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Especially Kidz Health & Rehab 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 Especially Kidz Health & Rehab as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as 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 4.34 hours per resident per day at Especially Kidz Health & Rehab, above the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.39 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.88 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 41.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%). 2 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Especially Kidz Health & Rehab: Medicare and Medicaid
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Indiana Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on May 21, 2026 and found 2 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 20 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 20 citations at Especially Kidz Health & Rehab across 4 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 20 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (9) and nutrition and dietary (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "dispose of garbage and refuse properly" (tag F0814, level F, February 23, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 21, 2026 · 2 citations
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
September 18, 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.
April 2, 2025 · 6 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide 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.
February 23, 2024 · 11 citations · includes complaint inspection
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor 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.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DNotify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Questions to ask on a tour of Especially Kidz Health & Rehab
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 23, 2024. 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?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- 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 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Especially Kidz Health & Rehab
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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4.0 mi
Major Hospital ShelbyvilleEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 10m for patients treated and sent home
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15.5 mi
Johnson Memorial Hospital FranklinEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 19m for patients treated and sent home
- 17.8 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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