Plainfield Health Care Center
Plainfield, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155215) · 189 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $31,852 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (317) 839-6577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Plainfield Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Indiana's state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Plainfield Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
Plainfield Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $31,852.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues under increased scrutiny.
About this facility
Plainfield Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Plainfield, Indiana (Hendricks County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1983. The facility has 189 certified beds and an average daily census of 107.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Plainfield Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Total nurse staffing averages 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $31,852.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as having a history of persistent quality issues and is being watched for potential entry into increased federal oversight; families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare. No ownership change has been reported in the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in this data.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Plainfield Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Indiana's state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $31,852.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has not applied an abuse icon to this facility, but it is designated as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues under increased oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 189 certified beds with an average daily census of 107.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 24, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3178396577 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3178396577 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155215?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.