Connersville, IN

Heritage House Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

281 S County Road 200 East, Connersville, IN

(765) 825-2148

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

98

Certified beds

Average residents

86

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

American Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-04-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

91 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.54

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.20

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.51

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.31

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.13

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.61

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.65

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.95

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.63

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

36%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

12,471

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

12.06

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9811

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 21.11% · Performance 25.06% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 8.24% · Performance 10.92% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

4.71

Baseline 41.33% · Performance 44.44% · Measure score 4.71 · Achievement 4.71 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.12

Baseline 2.78 hours · Performance 2.96 hours · Measure score 0.12 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.12

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.22%	10.72% 0.5 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 117 · Observed rate 8.55% · Lower 95% interval 6.71%
Discharge to community	58.77%	50.57% 8.2 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 98 · Observed rate 58.16% · Lower 95% interval 50.29%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.37	1.02 0.4 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	95.29%	95.27% About the same	Numerator 81 · Denominator 85
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 85
Discharge self-care score	32.84%	53.69% 20.8 pts worse	Numerator 22 · Denominator 67
Discharge mobility score	44.78%	50.94% 6.2 pts worse	Numerator 30 · Denominator 67
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	2.35%	2.29% 0.1 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 85 · Adjusted rate 1.81%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	10.92%	7.12% 3.8 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 75 · Observed rate 16% · Lower 95% interval 6.87%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	6.45%	8.2% 1.7 pts worse	Numerator 8 · Denominator 124
Staff flu vaccination coverage	18.6%	42% 23.4 pts worse	Numerator 72 · Denominator 387
Discharge function score	43.28%	56.45% 13.2 pts worse	Numerator 29 · Denominator 67
Transfer of health information to provider	80.39%	95.95% 15.6 pts worse	Numerator 41 · Denominator 51
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	23.91%	25.2% 1.3 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 46

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.6	1.6 1 pts worse	1.9 0.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	1.5 0.2 pts worse	1.8 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	93.6% 6.1 pts better	93.4% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.7% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.4% 4.6 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.1%	3.8% 0.3 pts worse	3.3% 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	40.0%	24.6% 15.4 pts worse	11.4% 28.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.3% · Q2 39.4% · Q3 41.7% · Q4 38.5% · 4Q avg 40.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.5%	5.6% 0.9 pts worse	5.4% 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 7.2% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 6.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	25.5%	23.5% 2 pts worse	19.6% 5.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.4% · Q2 23.2% · Q3 26.4% · Q4 27.3% · 4Q avg 25.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	6.7%	14.8% 8.1 pts better	16.7% 10 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	7.4%	13.3% 5.9 pts better	16.3% 8.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 7.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	12.8%	11.7% 1.1 pts worse	14.9% 2.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 12.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.4% 0.1 pts better	1.0% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.5%	24.2% 2.7 pts better	19.8% 1.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.6% · Q2 26.8% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 21.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	1.8%	4.1% 2.3 pts better	5.1% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.8%	81.6% 13.2 pts better	81.7% 13.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.4% · Q2 95.7% · Q3 94.8% · Q4 94.4% · 4Q avg 94.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.7%	10.5% 1.2 pts worse	12.0% 0.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.7% · Observed 10.8% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3% 1.3 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.2%	79.0% 18.2 pts better	79.7% 17.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.7%	22.4% 0.7 pts better	23.9% 2.2 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.7% · Observed 16.9% · Expected 18.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-27 · Fire 2025-01-27

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-11-17 · Fire 2023-11-17

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-09-22 · Fire 2022-09-22

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-27

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-27

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-17

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2023-12-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-17

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-12-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2022-11-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-11-19

C · Minimal harm 2022-09-22

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2022-11-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-27

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-27

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-17

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-12-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2022-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Henry County Memorial Hospital

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 31 facilities 2022-10-01

American Senior Communities LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 89 facilities 2022-10-01

Dice, Mark