Caroleton Healthcare Center

Caroleton Healthcare Center has 50 federally certified beds, with about 46 residents on an average day. It is a small home that usually runs close to full, which can mean a shorter wait list is worth asking about early.

The facility's own services page lists physical, occupational, and speech therapy plus medically complex care for short-term stays; hospice and palliative care and respite stays for long-term residents; and a medical and post-surgical care program. Always confirm any specific service is available before admission.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a network of about 121 nursing homes across six states. This facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. Elsewhere in Indiana, CommuniCare also runs homes in Greenfield, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, and other cities.

Federal regulators rate it 5 out of 5 stars overall, combining 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality of care measures. Its latest inspection cycle listed 8 deficiencies and no federal fines. Star ratings come from official government health inspections and reporting — they are a regulatory measure, not family reviews.

Because staffing scored 3 stars and federal data shows nursing staff turnover around 40 percent, ask how many nurses and aides cover each shift, including nights and weekends, and how long current staff have been there. Also ask what the 8 deficiencies from the latest inspection were and what changed afterward. Always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.

Call 765-825-7514. The facility's admissions page says admissions are available 24/7 and that staff can meet you at the hospital or at home before admission. It lists contracts with most managed-care and commercial insurance plans and private pay options, alongside the standard government programs. Bring copies of all insurance cards when you admit.