PAOLI HEALTH AND LIVING COMMUNITY – PAOLI, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Paoli Health And Living Community

559 W LONGEST ST, Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2595
109 beds
All Paoli facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
68.61
Score /100
#8911
National Rank

#8911
of 14703 facilities
National
39.4% position
#363
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#2
of 2 in Orange
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Paoli
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 47454
ZIP Rank






About Paoli Health And Living CommunityPaoli Health And Living Community is located at 559 W Longest St, Paoli, IN, reachable at (812) 723-2595. This Government – County facility operates 109.0 certified beds and serves an average of 76 residents per day. It is part of the Cardon & Associates network (20 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1989-06-12. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Paoli Health And Living Community

Address

559 W Longest St, Paoli, IN 47454

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 109 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – County
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: CARDON & ASSOCIATES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 9 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
68.61
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8911 of 14703 nationally – #363 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Paoli Health And Living Community may be considered for families with limited options in Paoli, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightPaoli Health And Living Community currently provides 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 30 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 56.2%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours48 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours30 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 49 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $28,138. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $28138.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 76.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,911
of 14,703
National
Bottom 39%
#363
of 507
IN State
Bottom 28% in IN
#2
of 2
️ Orange County
#2 of 2
#1
of 1
️ Paoli
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 47454
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Paoli Health And Living Community ranks 8911th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.6/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 363rd out of 507 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,138 nationally and RN hours rank #8,699 nationally (#338 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 2.92 #12,208 / 14,703 #416 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 2.66 #13,358 / 14,703 #470 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024 2.81 #13,320 / 14,703 #478 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025 3.02 #12,853 / 14,703 #460 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.29 #11,138 / 14,703 #403 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.42 #10,442 / 14,703 #403 / 507 Below average
2023 0.43 #9,556 / 14,703 #374 / 507 Below average
2024 0.34 #11,663 / 14,703 #455 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.34 #11,894 / 14,703 #451 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.50 #8,699 / 14,703 #338 / 507 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Paoli Health And Living Community is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1989-06-12. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (812) 723-2595 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Paoli Health And Living Community holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.6/100, placing it #8911 of 14703 facilities nationally and #363 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Paoli Health And Living Community receives a reported average of 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 30 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 48 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 49 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 56.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $28,138. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $28,138, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 76.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Paoli Health And Living Community ranks 8911th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.6/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 363rd out of 507 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,138 nationally and RN hours rank #8,699 nationally (#338 in IN). Our composite quality score of 68.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Paoli, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/paoli/

Contact and Location

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559 W LONGEST ST, Paoli, IN 47454
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 109
Average Residents / Day 76 (70% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – County
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Orange County, IN
City Paoli, IN
ZIP Code 47454
Approved Since June 12, 1989
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155333
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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