BERTHA D GARTEN KETCHAM MEMORIAL CENTER

Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center is a long-term care facility located at 601 E Race St in Odon, Indiana (ZIP: 47562), in Daviess County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 84 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center received a 3-star rating for health inspections, indicating performance in line with national norms in that category. Its staffing rating of 4 stars is above the national average, reflecting relatively higher staffing levels as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating of 2 stars is below the national average, indicating that certain clinical quality indicators for residents fall beneath typical performance levels seen nationally. These ratings are based on data submitted to and collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center is able to accept residents covered under either program. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current bed availability and confirm specific payment arrangements directly with the facility by contacting them at 812-636-4920. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, while the 4-star staffing rating suggests above-average staffing relative to peers across the country. However, the 2-star quality measure rating indicates that clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS are below the national norm. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with average performance nationally. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data for additional detail on specific inspection findings and quality measures.