Pulaski Health Care Center
Winamac, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155660) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (574) 946-3394 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pulaski Health Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Pulaski Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.5%.
Pulaski Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pulaski Health Care Center is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana, certified to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1999. The facility is licensed for 58 beds and reports an average daily census of 50.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pulaski Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. The rating breaks down as follows: health inspections are rated 2 stars, staffing is rated 2 stars, and quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse staffing of 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility by CMS, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program. There is no indication in this data that ownership has changed within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Families evaluating this facility should weigh the combination of average overall rating, below-average health inspection and staffing scores, high quality measure scores, and elevated staff turnover alongside a clean penalty history. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pulaski Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 46.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 58 beds and has an average daily census of 50.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 30, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 5749463394 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5749463394 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155660?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.