WALDRON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 505 N Main St in Waldron, Indiana (ZIP code 46182), in Shelby County. The facility operates with 71 certified beds and is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, placing it at the national average in that category. Its quality measure rating also stands at 3 stars, again consistent with the national average. The staffing rating, however, is 1 star, indicating staffing levels that are notably below national norms. Staffing ratings take into account the hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, as reported to CMS. Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (765) 525-4371 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements that may apply. When considered alongside national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. Its health inspection and quality measure ratings each meet the national average of 3 stars, suggesting performance in those areas is on par with facilities across the country. The staffing rating of 1 star, however, represents a significant gap compared to the national average, and this factor contributes meaningfully to the facility's overall 2-star rating. The overall 2-star rating places Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center below the midpoint of the CMS rating scale, which ranges from 1 to 5 stars. Prospective residents and their families may wish to weigh the individual component ratings, particularly the staffing metric, when evaluating this facility relative to other options in Shelby County and the surrounding region of Indiana.