Brown County Health And Living Community
Nashville, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155487) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (812) 988-6666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brown County Health And Living Community holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 star.
CMS reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.92, with only 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, resulting in a staffing rating of just 1 star. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.1%, which is notably high.
Brown County Health And Living Community has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged for this facility in the given data.
About this facility
Brown County Health And Living Community is a for-profit nursing home in Nashville, Indiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1993. The facility maintains 117 certified beds with an average of 105.5 residents at a time, serving the Brown County community.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 1-star staffing rating — indicating that while inspection outcomes and quality measures are strong, CMS assesses nurse staffing levels here as well below average compared to other facilities nationally.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.92, with only 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.1% over the reporting period. CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been imposed.
Brown County Health And Living Community is part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars, meaning this facility outperforms its chain average. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and verify the latest figures on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5 out of 5 overall rating, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 2.92, with only 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 59.1%, corresponding to a 1-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 117 certified beds with an average of 105.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 5, 5, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (812) 988-6666 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (812) 988-6666 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155487?state=IN for the latest official data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.