HILLSIDE MANOR NURSING HOME

Hillside Manor Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility located at 1109 E National Highway in Washington, Indiana, within Daviess County. The facility operates with 48 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate ownership entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Hillside Manor Nursing Home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, the lowest tier on the CMS scale, indicating a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that fall below national norms when measured against resident census and acuity. In contrast, the quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that clinical outcome metrics for this facility compare favorably against national benchmarks. Quality measures typically include data on areas such as resident mobility, pain management, and rates of hospitalizations or infections. Hillside Manor Nursing Home is certified under both the Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning it is eligible to receive reimbursement from federal and state payers for qualifying residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term custodial care is subject to individual state program rules and financial eligibility criteria. Residents and families seeking information about coverage should consult directly with the facility's admissions or billing staff, as well as relevant state and federal benefit programs. When viewed against national averages, Hillside Manor Nursing Home presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, and both its health inspection score of 1 star and staffing score of 2 stars are below average benchmarks. However, the facility's quality measure rating of 5 stars stands as a notable contrast, placing it among the highest-performing facilities nationally on that specific dimension. This combination of ratings suggests variability across the different domains CMS evaluates, and those researching this facility may find it useful to review the detailed inspection reports and staffing data available through the CMS Care Compare database for a more complete picture.