Skilled nursing · Indianapolis, IN

Castleton Health Care Center

7630 E 86TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46256

1 / 5CMS 109 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Castleton Health Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 24 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 10.6 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.34 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 69 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.34

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

69%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

10.6%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Indiana state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.34

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.32

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

69%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

88%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

10.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

22.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconSFF CandidateInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155245

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds109

Avg residents73

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.34 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Castleton Health Care Center?

Castleton Health Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Castleton Health Care Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Castleton Health Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Castleton Health Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

10.6 percent of long-stay residents at Castleton Health Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 22.3 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Castleton Health Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Castleton Health Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 24 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Castleton Health Care Center?

Castleton Health Care Center is located at 7630 E 86TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Phone: (317) 845-0032. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Castleton Health Care Center a special focus facility?

Castleton Health Care Center carries special focus status (SFF Candidate) on the federal program that identifies facilities with persistent quality problems.

What does F-689 mean on Castleton Health Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Castleton Health Care Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Castleton Health Care Center compare to other Indianapolis skilled nursing facilities?

Castleton Health Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 24. The full Indianapolis directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Indianapolis directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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