Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (80% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Lutheran Life Villages provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Kendallville, Indiana. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing support around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication in a private apartment. Independent living offers private living for residents who do not need daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because care can change without moving to another community. The community has 99 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.
Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports recovery after an illness or procedure. Rehabilitation services are available within the community, so residents receiving them do not need arrangements at a separate location. Meals are made fresh and cooked from scratch, with a licensed dietician supervising accommodations for unique dietary needs.
Residents can use the secure courtyard for outdoor time, while chapel services and pastoral care provide religious support. Daily Life Enrichment, Activity Program, and Foster Grandparents are also available. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with Medicare relevant to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay and Medicaid relevant when savings may not cover a longer stay. A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Sadie Fenstermaker serves as administrator, and Adams County Memorial Hospital operates the community.
Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +57% above Indiana average
2 of 6 metrics below Indiana average
98.3% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Indiana average: 92.1% · Contractors this quarter: Occupational Therapy Assistant (4), Physical Therapy Aide (3), Physical Therapy Assistant (3), Qualified Social Worker (2), Respiratory Therapy Technician (2), Speech Language Pathologist (1), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Based on 76 residents and 99 beds. Source: state inspection report (Mar 2025)
Lutheran Life Villages is legally operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Sadie Fenstermaker.
13 points above the Indiana average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100)
Category breakdown
9 severity-weighted points (5 deficiencies) · 5× lower than the typical CMS-certified IN facility (median: 45)
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
11 days to fix issues · much faster than the typical CMS-certified IN facility (median: 24)
Latest inspection: Mar 03, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Pharmacy Services, 2 of 5 citations · 4 categories in total
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Indiana average.
11 long-stay measures: 6 better, 5 worse
3 short-stay measures: 2 better, 1 without a benchmark
People who live at the home · 11 measures
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 3 measures
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
80% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lutheran Life Villages from 2013–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (80% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kendallville's city center to Lutheran Life Villages's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Indiana average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Lutheran Life Villages | NH AL IL MC SNF | Kendallville | 99
Facility
99
IN AVG
119
Rank
#164 / 276 | A+ |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
IN AVG
66.3%
Rank
#86 / 270 | +16% | 4.17
Facility
4.17
IN AVG
3.42
Rank
#39 / 274 | +28% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$45.2k
Rank
#1 / 277 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
23.3
Rank
#10 / 277 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
IN AVG
3.8
Rank
#14 / 277 | - | 76 | - |
71
Facility
71
IN AVG
44
Rank
#43 / 264 | Adams County Memorial Hospital | $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#162 / 267 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#115 / 267 | 59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#47 / 267 | 155744 | ||||
| Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center | NH IL MC SNF | Mulberry | 159
Facility
159
IN AVG
119
Rank
#52 / 276 | ? |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
IN AVG
66.3%
Rank
#87 / 270 | +16% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
IN AVG
3.42
Rank
#106 / 274 | +17% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$45.2k
Rank
#1 / 277 | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
23.3
Rank
#44 / 277 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IN AVG
3.8
Rank
#116 / 277 | - | 122 | A+ |
32
Facility
32
IN AVG
44
Rank
#168 / 264 | Henry County Memorial Hospital | $16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#33 / 267 | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#21 / 267 | 56.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
56.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#79 / 267 | 155600 | ||||
| Salem Crossing | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Salem | 92
Facility
92
IN AVG
119
Rank
#183 / 276 | A+ |
83.7%
Facility
83.7%
IN AVG
66.3%
Rank
#56 / 270 | +26% | 3.47
Facility
3.47
IN AVG
3.42
Rank
#106 / 274 | -50% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$45.2k
Rank
#1 / 277 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
23.3
Rank
#32 / 277 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IN AVG
3.8
Rank
#23 / 277 | - | 77 | - |
69
Facility
69
IN AVG
44
Rank
#54 / 264 | Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County | $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#137 / 267 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#105 / 267 | 49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#76 / 267 | 155330 | ||||
| Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH AL MC SNF | Mount Vernon | 66
Facility
66
IN AVG
119
Rank
#238 / 276 | A- |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
IN AVG
66.3%
Rank
#81 / 270 | +17% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
IN AVG
3.42
Rank
#122 / 274 | -16% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$45.2k
Rank
#1 / 277 | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
23.3
Rank
#44 / 277 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
IN AVG
3.8
Rank
#116 / 277 | - | 51 | - |
62
Facility
62
IN AVG
44
Rank
#86 / 264 | Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County | $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#197 / 267 | $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#162 / 267 | 54%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
54%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#44 / 267 | 155342 | ||||
| Lincoln Hills of New Albany | NH MC RC SNF | New Albany | 156
Facility
156
IN AVG
119
Rank
#54 / 276 | ? |
81.4%
Facility
81.4%
IN AVG
66.3%
Rank
#65 / 270 | +23% | 3.62
Facility
3.62
IN AVG
3.42
Rank
#91 / 274 | -18% | +6% | $12.6k
Facility
$12.6k
IN AVG
$45.2k
Rank
#232 / 277 | 15
Facility
15
IN AVG
23.3
Rank
#92 / 277 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
IN AVG
3.8
Rank
#96 / 277 | 2 | 127 | A+ |
81
Facility
81
IN AVG
44
Rank
#9 / 264 | Riverview Hospital | $16.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$16.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$10.5M
Rank
#20 / 267 | $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
$5.2M
Rank
#29 / 267 | 57.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
57.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
IN AVG
51.1%
Rank
#177 / 267 | 155614 |
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Celia Pena is the Director of Nursing at Lutheran Life Villages.
Lutheran Life Villages is legally operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital, and administered by Sadie Fenstermaker.
Lutheran Life Villages has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, Lutheran Life Villages's license number is 26-000570-1.
According to IN state health department records, Lutheran Life Villages's license expires on June 30, 2027.
Lutheran Life Villages's occupancy is 76.8%.
Lutheran Life Villages has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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