Castleton Health Care Center
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155245) · 109 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (317) 845-0032 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Castleton Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Castleton Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.28 hours per resident per day, with only 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 67.8%, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Castleton Health Care Center has no federal fines on record according to CMS, but has 1 payment denial and has been designated by CMS as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems flagged for increased inspection.
About this facility
Castleton Health Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, certified to serve Medicare and Medicaid residents since January 1985. The facility is certified for 109 beds and reports an average daily census of 80.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Castleton Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.28 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of just 0.30 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fines — no federal fines on record. However, CMS does report 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality problems and is being watched for placement into the Special Focus Facility program, which involves more frequent inspections due to substandard care history. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data. There is no chain information provided, and CMS data does not indicate an ownership change in the past 12 months. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Castleton Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
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 staffing is about 3.28 hours per resident per day, with 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 67.8%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon indicated in the data, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate, indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 109 beds and has an average daily census of 80.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation. No chain information is provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 23, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (1 star) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 317-845-0032 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 317-845-0032 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155245?state=IN.
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.