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Hawthorne Healthcare Center

Nursing HomeIndianapolis, INCMS 155780
48 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
88

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
63.5

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
48

*CMS

Inspections on file
13

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-12-05

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Citations

48 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.

  • 0927Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure 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.

  • 0041Generalno actual harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0293Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0918Generalno actual harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

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

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 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.

  • 0041Generalpotential for harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0814Generalno actual harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0039Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify 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.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure 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.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0742Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  • 0835Generalpotential for harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0740Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0849Generalpotential for harm

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  • 0760Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0698Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0291Generalpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0927Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Hawthorne Healthcare Center?
Hawthorne Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Indianapolis, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155780.
What is the CMS rating for Hawthorne Healthcare Center?
Hawthorne Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Hawthorne Healthcare Center have?
Hawthorne Healthcare Center is certified for 88 beds. It serves an average of 63.5 residents per day.
How many citations does Hawthorne Healthcare Center have?
Hawthorne Healthcare Center has 48 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Hawthorne Healthcare Center last inspected?
Hawthorne Healthcare Center was last inspected on December 5, 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.

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