Shady Nook Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
36 Valley Dr, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Shady Nook Care Center is a senior care community located in Lawrenceburg, IN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Lawrenceburg area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (812) 537-0930.
Operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital, which runs 8 communities in our directory.
With 94 beds, Shady Nook Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Lawrenceburg average about 69 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lawrenceburg average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Dearborn County, IN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at Shady Nook Care Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Shady Nook Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 94
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Last health inspection January 2026
Resident & family reviews
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