ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING
2300 PARKVIEW LN, Elwood, IN 46036
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING Compares
ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Elwood, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.3%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.2% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (25% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.3% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (89% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 4.3% — better than the Indiana average of 22.3% (81% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING with other nursing homes in Elwood.
How is ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.2% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.3% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ELWOOD HEALTH AND LIVING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Elwood
Elwood sits in Madison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 23,564 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $51,476
- Median home value
- $103,800
Demographics for Madison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elwood.
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