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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Willows of New Castle

New Castle, IndianaMedicare inspection record
(765) 529-9694

About Willows of New Castle

Willows of New Castle provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents throughout Indiana who need intensive medical care and recovery support. Our team focuses on helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate nursing.

Community at a glance

Capacity

95 residents

Location

New Castle, IN

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1023 N 20TH ST, New Castle, Indiana 47362

(765) 529-9694

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 6, 2026, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 45 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Indiana average.

Medicare has not fined Willows of New Castle in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 45 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day26 minutesBelow the Indiana average
Nursing staff who left in the past year59%Above the Indiana average

2 administrators have left the home in the past year.

Inspections

24 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 22, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 27, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 27, 2026

March 6, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 23, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 23, 2026
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 23, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 23, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 23, 2026
July 28, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
March 14, 2025 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 4, 2025
  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 4, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 4, 2025
January 9, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2025
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 7, 2025
January 29, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Feb 9, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 9, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Henry County Memorial Hospital
Medicare-certified beds
95
Average residents per day
60
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
March 14, 1969
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
155089

Location

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1023 N 20TH STNew Castle, IN 47362

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Questions about Willows of New Castle

How did Willows of New Castle do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 6, 2026 and cited 7 health deficiencies, 5 of them from complaint investigations. The Indiana average is 7.2.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Willows of New Castle?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 45 minutes with each resident per day, including 26 minutes from registered nurses. 59% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Willows of New Castle been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Willows of New Castle in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in New Castle Skilled Nursing in Indiana Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026