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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Copper Trace Health & Living Community

1250 W 146th Street, Westfield, IN 46074

Copper Trace Health & Living Community, a 104-bed government - county nursing facility in Westfield, IN, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.59
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
18
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155841
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
104
Residents
99
In Hospital
No
County
Hamilton
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.59 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.61 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.76
CNA Hours
2.22
Total Nursing Hours
3.59 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.13
Nursing Turnover
62.9%
RN Turnover
54.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Copper Trace Health & Living Community

Copper Trace Health & Living Community operates 104 certified beds in Westfield, IN with approximately 99 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.59 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.61 per resident day.

Classified as "Government - County" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Copper Trace Health & Living Community falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 62.9%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 28, 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: Nov 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 28, 2025 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 10, 2025 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: Jan 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 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: Jan 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2024 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 22, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 6, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 30, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 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: Nov 30, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 30, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2023 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2022 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 14, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2022 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: Oct 14, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2022 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.6% 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 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 8.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 21.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% 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 90.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 17.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 89.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 88.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Copper Trace Health & Living Community?
Copper Trace Health & Living Community has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Copper Trace Health & Living Community?
Copper Trace Health & Living Community reports 3.59 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.61 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 62.9%.
How many beds does Copper Trace Health & Living Community have?
Copper Trace Health & Living Community has 104 certified beds with approximately 99 residents. The facility is located at 1250 W 146th Street, Westfield, IN 46074.
Does Copper Trace Health & Living Community have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Copper Trace Health & Living Community has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Copper Trace Health & Living Community received any fines or penalties?
No, Copper Trace Health & Living Community has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Copper Trace Health & Living Community?
Copper Trace Health & Living Community is classified as "Government - County" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Copper Trace Health & Living Community last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Copper Trace Health & Living Community was on Jan 8, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Copper Trace Health & Living Community?
Copper Trace Health & Living Community 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. Always verify information directly 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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