Southwood Healthcare Center
Terre Haute, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155484) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $40,790
Phone: (812) 232-2223 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwood Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Southwood Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.0%.
Southwood Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,790.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and undergoes increased inspections.
About this facility
Southwood Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, certified for 121 beds with an average of 101.6 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1993 and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southwood Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 1 star, below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.09 per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $40,790.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Southwood Healthcare Center, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. The facility is also designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor performance that are subject to increased inspection frequency until performance improves or they leave the program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southwood Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 star, below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and a turnover rate of 57.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $40,790.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays the abuse icon for this facility and it is designated as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance under increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 121 beds with an average daily census of 101.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 15, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Southwood scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8122322223 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8122322223 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155484?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.