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624 E 13th St Winamac, IN 46996 · Pulaski County

(574) 946-3394

All 2 nursing homes in Winamac, IN (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 58 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 155660 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Pulaski 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 Pulaski Health Care Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 22 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 5 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

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 3.53 hours per resident per day at Pulaski Health Care Center, about the same as the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.64 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.22 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 48.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%). 2 administrators left in the past year.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.53 hours
Below the Indiana median of 3.60 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.64 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.22 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 48.8% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 62.5% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 2 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds58
Residents per day 49 About 84% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceMarch 1999
Part of a chainPulaski Memorial Hospital
Legal business namePULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Paying for care at Pulaski Health Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Pulaski 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 August 22, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 22 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 22 citations at Pulaski Health Care Center across 8 inspection dates, 8 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 22 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 (7) and resident rights (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, August 22, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

August 13, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2026)

November 13, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 4, 2025)

August 22, 2025 · 9 citations · includes complaint inspection

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)

February 4, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 21, 2025)

August 21, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Aug 1, 2024)

July 26, 2024 · 3 citations

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2024)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2024)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2024)

January 17, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2024)

August 24, 2023 · 4 citations

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Pulaski Health Care Center

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 17, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  3. Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. 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 monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 4/5
August 2026 3/5 2/5 2/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near Pulaski 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.

  • 0.5 mi
    Pulaski Memorial Hospital Winamac
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 2h 1m for patients treated and sent home
  • 15.9 mi
    Starke Memorial Hospital Knox
    Emergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 54m for patients treated and sent home
  • 21.3 mi
    Woodlawn Hospital Rochester
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 55m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Parkview Haven Francesville · 15.1 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 42 beds · Medicaid
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center Knox · 15.9 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 57 beds · Medicaid
Life Care Center of Rochester Rochester · 19.7 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 108 beds · Medicaid

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