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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Willows of New Castle

1023 N 20th St, New Castle, IN 47362

Willows of New Castle, a 95-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in New Castle, IN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #408 of 504 rated homes in IN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below 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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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#408 of 504
In-state rank among rated IN homes
3.75
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
22
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Willows of New Castle, a 95-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in New Castle, IN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #408 of 504 rated homes in IN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#408 of 504
In-state rank among rated IN homes
3.75
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
22
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 For profit - Corporation. 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

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155089
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
95
Residents
60
In Hospital
No
County
Henry
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.75 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.44 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.89
CNA Hours
2.43
Total Nursing Hours
3.75 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
58.8%
RN Turnover
81.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Willows of New Castle

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Willows of New Castle ranks #408 of 504 rated nursing homes in IN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Willows of New Castle operates 95 certified beds in New Castle, IN with approximately 60 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 1★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 22 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.75 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.44 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Willows of New Castle falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 58.8% (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 (22 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2026 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: Mar 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2026 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: Mar 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2026 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 23, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2026 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: Mar 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 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

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2025 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: Apr 4, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 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: Feb 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0909

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 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: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 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 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 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 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 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: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 29, 2024 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 29, 2024 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: Feb 9, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 38.3% 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 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 40.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 55.2% 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 97.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 32.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 82.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Willows of New Castle, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Willows of New Castle

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 95 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 Willows of New Castle?
Willows of New Castle has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Willows of New Castle rank among nursing homes in IN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Willows of New Castle ranks 408th among 504 rated nursing homes in IN (#408 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 Willows of New Castle?
Willows of New Castle reports 3.75 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.44 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 58.8%.
How many beds does Willows of New Castle have?
Willows of New Castle has 95 certified beds with approximately 60 residents. The facility is located at 1023 N 20th St, New Castle, IN 47362.
Does Willows of New Castle have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Willows of New Castle has 22 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Willows of New Castle received any fines or penalties?
No, Willows of New Castle has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Willows of New Castle?
Willows of New Castle is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Willows of New Castle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Willows of New Castle was on Mar 6, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Willows of New Castle?
Willows of New Castle 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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