MyLivingChoice

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony

251 Highway 66

4.2(25 ratings)

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Total units
96
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
96
Respite care
Short-term respite stays from days to weeks
Setting
Rural location near Wabash River, 25 miles from Evansville

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe Premier Healthcare of New Harmony as a warm, small-town facility with attentive, compassionate staff and a clean, well-maintained environment. However, one reviewer reported a troubling incident involving inadequate assistance for a resident with dementia, raising a serious concern amid the otherwise strong feedback.

The Good

  • Friendly, compassionate staff noted by multiple reviewers
  • Small "hometown" feel with warm atmosphere
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Good communication with families and vendors
  • Personalized therapy programs for individual goals

The Bad

  • One report of a resident left unassisted and staff responding poorly to a family member's concern

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony is a senior living community in New Harmony, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 25 reviews.

About Premier Healthcare of New Harmony

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony is a skilled nursing facility located in New Harmony, Indiana, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The community was established in 1987 and accepted its first resident in February 1988.

The facility's caregivers are specially trained to work with seniors with a wide range of needs. A dynamic therapy department delivers personalized therapy programs designed to help meet each resident's individual goals. Respite services are also available for caregivers who need a break from ongoing care responsibilities, with flexible stay options ranging from a few days to weeks or longer.

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony sits in the historic town of New Harmony in Harmony Township, Posey County, surrounded by lush farmlands and scenic countryside along the Wabash River. The community is located 15 miles north of Mt. Vernon and 25 miles northwest of Evansville via Highway 66. The facility maintains emergency preparedness plans and policies available for review by residents, families, staff, and resident representatives.

Types of Care at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

Need help deciding?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free, and you choose who contacts you.

Help Me Choose

Reviews of Premier Healthcare of New Harmony

4.2overall · 25 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (25)

Kelcey Breeden

Jul 2026

via Google

Wonderful place, amazing staff. Definitely recommend this place for your loved ones, they will be well taken care of and loved!!

Tara Lee

Jun 2026

via Google

Premier provides person centered care. Small town feel. Staff love their residents.

John Thompson

Jun 2026

via Google

I like to be the dishwasher this is a better place

hannah weir

Jun 2026

via Google

Best facility in southern Indiana! Very clean facility with great staff!!

Adam Tenbarge

Apr 2026

via Google

Outstanding facility with a welcoming, well-maintained environment. The staff is consistently professional, compassionate, and attentive to both residents and visitors. It’s clear that patient care and comfort are top priorities here at Premier New Harmony. Always a pleasure working with a team that takes such pride in what they do.

Request information

Ask about availability, pricing, or a tour. Your details go only to Premier Healthcare of New Harmony, never sold or shared.

Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 95 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard27 citations
  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2026

Oct 16, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 21, 2025

Mar 4, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025

Sep 16, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard37 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Develop a communication plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Ensure 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Implement 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 7, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 14, 2024

Feb 7, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2024

Oct 3, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2023

Jul 13, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 24, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 24, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 24, 2023

Jun 9, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard24 citations
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Ensure 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Implement 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 7, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Premier Healthcare of New Harmony offer?

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Premier Healthcare of New Harmony located?

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony is located at 251 Highway 66 in New Harmony, Indiana.

What do families say about Premier Healthcare of New Harmony?

Most reviewers describe Premier Healthcare of New Harmony as a warm, small-town facility with attentive, compassionate staff and a clean, well-maintained environment. However, one reviewer reported a troubling incident involving inadequate assistance for a resident with dementia, raising a serious concern amid the otherwise strong feedback.

How did Premier Healthcare of New Harmony do on recent health and safety inspections?

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 95 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Premier Healthcare of New Harmony?

Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Premier Healthcare of New Harmony and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

Work at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.

Nearby Communities

Other senior living options within 25 miles of New Harmony.