Hamilton Trace of Fishers

Name: Hamilton Trace of Fishers
Address: 11851 CUMBERLAND RD, Fishers, IN, 46037, US
Telephone: 3178134444

11851 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN 46037 · Hamilton County · 108 certified beds · avg 103 residents/day · certified since Oct 25, 2011

Part of chain: CARDON & ASSOCIATES (19 facilities, chain avg rating 3.7★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.80

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (25)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 10, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Jan 30, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · from a complaint
May 12, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 12, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
May 12, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · from a complaint
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	When a resident had a planned discharge, the facility did not make sure the necessary information was communicated to the resident and to the doctors or facility taking over their care. · from a complaint
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems.
May 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
May 12, 2025	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman.
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
Mar 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 22, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 13).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	6	E
2024	4	D
2025	13	F
2026	2	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Indiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.80	3.42	3.95	top 22% in Indiana; top 48% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.75	0.62	0.69	top 24% in Indiana; top 32% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.25	3.01	3.50	top 27% in Indiana; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.39	0.47	0.48	bottom 45% in Indiana; bottom 50% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.2	45.9	45.8	top 21% in Indiana; top 27% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	27.8	40.4	42.9	top 28% in Indiana; top 25% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.74, RN 0.73, weekend 3.20. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Ankura Consulting Group LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/15/2022
Balla, Matthew	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/23/2022
Balla, Matthew	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/23/2022
Bradley & Associates INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Cardon and Associates INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/23/2013
Cardon and Associates INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/23/2013
Cardon Management Company II LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/17/2013
Cardon Management Company II LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/17/2013
Cardon Management Company LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/17/2013
Cardon Management Company LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/17/2013
Cattell, Zachary	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/07/2025
Cattell, Zachary	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/07/2025
Cole Marketing Communications INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2015
Craycraft, Allie	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/29/2021
Craycraft, Allie	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/29/2021
Engels, Erin	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	10/12/2012
Engels, Erin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2014
Fauth, Kendra	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2021
Fauth, Kendra	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/26/2021
Fenoughty, Deanna	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2023

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Prairie Lakes Health Campus	2.7 mi	Noblesville, IN	★★★★★	4/5
Allisonville Meadows	3.5 mi	Fishers, IN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Castleton Health Care Center	3.9 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Waters of Castleton Skilled Nursing Facility, the	4.1 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Clearvista Lake Health Campus	4.1 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
McGivney Health Care Center	4.7 mi	Carmel, IN	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Allison Pointe Healthcare Center	6.0 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Westminster Village North	6.1 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Riverwalk Village	6.3 mi	Noblesville, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Bridgewater Healthcare Center	6.8 mi	Carmel, IN	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155793.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Hamilton Trace of Fishers

11851 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN 46037 · 3178134444

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 155793 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)