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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Northwest Manor Health Care Center

6440 W 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46224 · All homes in Indianapolis

Northwest Manor Health Care Center, a 126-bed government - county nursing facility in Indianapolis, IN, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above 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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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.37
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
19
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155041
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
126
Residents
105
In Hospital
No
County
Marion
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.37 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.65 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.19
CNA Hours
2.52
Total Nursing Hours
4.37 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
23.5%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Northwest Manor Health Care Center

Northwest Manor Health Care Center operates 126 certified beds in Indianapolis, IN with approximately 105 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 19 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.37 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.65 per resident day.

Classified as "Government - County" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Northwest Manor Health Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 23.5%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

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 (19 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 11, 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: Jul 7, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 11, 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: Jul 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 11, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 11, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 6, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 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: May 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 4, 2024 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: May 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 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: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 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: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 20, 2023 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 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 22.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 21.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 4.7% 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 13.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 91.9% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Northwest Manor Health Care Center?
Northwest Manor Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Northwest Manor Health Care Center?
Northwest Manor Health Care Center reports 4.37 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.65 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 23.5%.
How many beds does Northwest Manor Health Care Center have?
Northwest Manor Health Care Center has 126 certified beds with approximately 105 residents. The facility is located at 6440 W 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46224.
Does Northwest Manor Health Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Northwest Manor Health Care Center has 19 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Northwest Manor Health Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Northwest Manor Health Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Northwest Manor Health Care Center?
Northwest Manor Health Care Center is classified as "Government - County" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Northwest Manor Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Northwest Manor Health Care Center was on Jun 11, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Northwest Manor Health Care Center?
Northwest Manor Health 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. 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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