Public Record
Brown County Health and Living Community
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 117
- Avg. residents per day
- 110.1
*CMS Five-Star
*CMS
*CMS
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 14
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-15
*CMS
*CMS
*CMS
Citations
14 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Brown County Health and Living Community?
- Brown County Health and Living Community is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Nashville, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155487.
- What is the CMS rating for Brown County Health and Living Community?
- Brown County Health and Living Community has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Brown County Health and Living Community have?
- Brown County Health and Living Community is certified for 117 beds. It serves an average of 110.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Brown County Health and Living Community have?
- Brown County Health and Living Community has 14 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Brown County Health and Living Community last inspected?
- Brown County Health and Living Community was last inspected on August 15, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
/nursing-home/155487-brown-county-health-and-living-community