Complaint Investigation

Southwood Healthcare Center

February 26, 2026 · Terre Haute, IN · 2222 Margaret Ave

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 121

Provider ID 155484

Healthcare Facility

Southwood Healthcare Center

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Inspection Summary

SOUTHWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER in TERRE HAUTE, IN — inspection on February 26, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0805

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTHWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER in TERRE HAUTE, IN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0805 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-26.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

Correction Status: Past Non-Compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in TERRE HAUTE, IN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SOUTHWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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