Especially Kidz Health & Rehab
Shelbyville, IN · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 15A011) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (317) 392-3287 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of about 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 star.
CMS reports Especially Kidz Health & Rehab provides 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including only 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for Especially Kidz Health & Rehab — no federal fines on record. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Especially Kidz Health & Rehab is a county government-owned nursing home in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, certified since March 1974. The facility maintains 130 certified beds with an average of 112.2 residents. It participates in the Medicaid program, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS assigns the facility an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Within the four CMS rating categories, the facility earns 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing — the lowest possible staffing rating.
On nurse staffing specifics, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, with only 0.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the 1-star staffing rating.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero federal fines and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is flagged in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility. There is no chain affiliation noted in the available data, and CMS data does not indicate any change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This summary reflects data drawn from CMS Care Compare; families should consult the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection details and updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, with only 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 37.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 130 certified beds with an average daily population of 112.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by county government (Government - County ownership), and the provided data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 overall, 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 3173923287 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3173923287 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/15A011?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.