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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Alexandria Care Center

1912 S Park Ave, Alexandria, IN 46001

Alexandria Care Center, a 70-bed government - county nursing facility in Alexandria, IN, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #292 of 504 rated homes in IN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#292 of 504
In-state rank among rated IN homes
3.94
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
14
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Alexandria Care Center, a 70-bed government - county nursing facility in Alexandria, IN, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #292 of 504 rated homes in IN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#292 of 504
In-state rank among rated IN homes
3.94
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
14
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 507 IN nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Government - County. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155521
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
70
Residents
56
In Hospital
No
County
Madison
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.94 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.48 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.02
CNA Hours
2.44
Total Nursing Hours
3.94 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
47.2%
RN Turnover
22.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Alexandria Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Alexandria Care Center ranks #292 of 504 rated nursing homes in IN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Alexandria Care Center operates 70 certified beds in Alexandria, IN with approximately 56 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 3★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.94 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.48 RN hours.

Classified as "Government - County" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Alexandria Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 47.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 28, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 24, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2025 Tag: 0605

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 3, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 30, 2024 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 30, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 30, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2023 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2023 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 6, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 24.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 23.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 28.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 34.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 42.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Alexandria Care Center, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Alexandria Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IN registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IN registry
  • Peer homes near 70 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IN. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Alexandria Care Center?
Alexandria Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Alexandria Care Center rank among nursing homes in IN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Alexandria Care Center ranks 292nd among 504 rated nursing homes in IN (#292 of 504). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Alexandria Care Center?
Alexandria Care Center reports 3.94 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.48 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 47.2%.
How many beds does Alexandria Care Center have?
Alexandria Care Center has 70 certified beds with approximately 56 residents. The facility is located at 1912 S Park Ave, Alexandria, IN 46001.
Does Alexandria Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Alexandria Care Center has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Alexandria Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Alexandria Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Alexandria Care Center?
Alexandria Care Center is classified as "Government - County" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Alexandria Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Alexandria Care Center was on Aug 15, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Alexandria Care Center?
Alexandria Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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