Hendricks County, Indiana · Nursing home
Plainfield Health Care Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
3700 Clarks Creek Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.22 hours Below the state average of 3.69
- Nursing staff who left in a year 61.3% Above the state average of 45.9%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 58 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $206,967 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 56.8% of 189 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Plainfield Health Care Center is a 189-bed nursing home in Plainfield, Indiana (Hendricks County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.22 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.69. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $206,967 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 189
- Residents per day (average)
- 107.4
- Certified since
- 1983 (43 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospitalCMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Plainfield Health Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $206,967 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 22 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on May 21, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Indiana average is 7.2. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Indiana average 3.1
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Indiana average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Indiana average 2.5
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Indiana average 4.1
The vertical line marks the Indiana average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.22 h Indiana average 3.69
- Nurse aides 2.06 h Indiana average 2.24
- Licensed practical nurses 0.77 h Indiana average 0.78
- Registered nurses 0.39 h Indiana average 0.67
- All staff, weekends 2.84 h Indiana average 3.25
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Indiana average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover61.3%
- Indiana average45.9%
- Registered nurse turnover44.4%
- Indiana average40.3%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Indiana and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.3% | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.0% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 53.7% | 25.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.2% | 93.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.2% | 11.9% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.3% | 23.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.3% | 95.4% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.6% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.1% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.4% | 13.6% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.10 | 1.61 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.71 | 1.44 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.5% | 81.8% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.9% | 79.0% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.1% | 22.2% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 58 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 30 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Mar 11, 2026: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 22 | 12 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 22 | 9 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 14 | 3 |
Indiana homes averaged 7.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (58)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jun 26, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jun 26, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 6, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 19, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 58.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Fine | $175,115 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Fine | $31,852 |
Indiana homes averaged 0.3 fines and $8,742 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Indiana
- Size9 of 507 by certified beds
- Indiana average residents per day72.5
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Hendricks County9
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Plainfield Health Care Center?
Plainfield Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Plainfield Health Care Center have?
Plainfield Health Care Center has 189 certified beds. It averages 107.4 residents per day, about 56.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Plainfield Health Care Center?
The home reports 3.22 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.39 hours from registered nurses. The Indiana average is 3.69 hours and 0.67 hours from registered nurses.
Has Plainfield Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $206,967 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Plainfield Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Hendricks County
Who to call in Indiana
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Indiana.
- Long-term care ombudsman Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-622-4484 (Also 317-232-7134. Email: LongTermCareOmbudsman@ombudsman.IN.gov) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Indiana Department of Health complaint intake (health care facility complaints) 1-800-246-8909 (Voicemail line for people without internet or email access; IDOH says the online complaint form is the best way to file.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Indiana staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 155215. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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