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Envive of Huntington

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

850 Ash St
Huntington, IN 46750

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-IN-155531-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Huntington, IN
Record Period
2024–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 8 inspections from April 2024 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 20 findings at Envive of Huntington; 19 have a recorded correction and 1 awaits one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
8
2024–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
20
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
19
Of 20 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024: 4 findings across 2 inspections420242 inspections2025: 8 findings across 2 inspections820252 inspections2026: 8 findings across 4 inspections82026*4 inspections2024: 4 findings across 2 inspections420242 insp.2025: 8 findings across 2 inspections820252 insp.2026: 8 findings across 4 inspections82026*4 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024240
2025280
2026480

What the Record Shows

  • 19 of 20 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • 5 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, March 20, 2026, recorded 4 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for morePast Non-Compliance

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 20, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    4 findings

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 20, 2026
    • F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 20, 2026
    • F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 20, 2026
    • F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 20, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 18, 2026
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 18, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 15, 2025
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 15, 2025
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 15, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 28, 2025
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 28, 2025
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 28, 2025
    • F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 28, 2025
    • F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 28, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  7. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2024
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2024
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  8. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    1 finding

    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 22, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F550 in September 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2424252526262626F550 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F609 in September 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2424252526262626F609 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in January 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2424252526262626F657 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F684 in January 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2424252526262626F684 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in April 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2424252526262626F880 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Citation F602, No Recorded Correction

    F602 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2424252526262626F602 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

    Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  2. 02

    How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

    Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  3. 03

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

    Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  6. 06

    What changed after F602 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F602: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

  7. 07

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  8. 08

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts April 5, 2024; anything earlier is not in it.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Indiana state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 5, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 23, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 19, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 30, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 7, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Indiana state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 27, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 155531

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowApril 5, 2024 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before April 2024 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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