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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The sister community of West Bend, Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation, is filled with professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in their residents’ lives. The home offers a continuum of nursing home services– respite care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation; as well as focusing on assisted living and memory care services. The elegant nursing home is a resident-centered community where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves.
Cardinal Nursing and Rehab strive to ensure excellent hospital-like service in a comfortable, homey environment. Services at the nursing home are interdisciplinary, focusing on the specific healing process for each resident: outpatient therapy, long-term care, and short-term care; activities and programs focus on functional communication, cognitive skills, and physical movement. As convenience is the heart of their service, medical services and physicians are available in the community.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 105th out of 287 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 43m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 33m per day | ▼ 29% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 7m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 41m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 38% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 25m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
1859275% more staff per resident than Indiana average
0% compared with Indiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
17 total: 11 full-time employees and 6 contractors.
17
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
25 total: 13 full-time employees and 12 contractors.
25
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 30 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
30
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
301 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 0 | 30 | 9,742 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 12 | 25 | 2,665 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,557 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 6 | 17 | 2,029 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,595 | 74 | 80% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 543 | 60 | 65% | 6.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 536 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 60 | 65% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 489 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 297 | 62 | 67% | 4.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 239 | 36 | 39% | 6.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 172 | 24 | 26% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 170 | 40 | 43% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 119 | 28 | 30% | 4.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 107 | 14 | 15% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 22 | 24% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 30% | 0.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2% | 2.9 |
Federal 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
54% lower than Indiana averageIndiana average: $27K
28% fewer fines than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.4
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.1
49% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.2
29% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
2.6%
78% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
6.7%
53% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
11% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
34% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
65% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.5%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.1%
79% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
66% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.5%
16% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
78.6%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
70% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
64Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #165 / 290Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (70% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from South Bend's city center to Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | South Bend | 144
Facility
144
IN AVG
116
Rank
#103 / 437 |
47.4%
Facility
47.4%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#366 / 433 | -32% | 3.53
Facility
3.53
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#105 / 287 | +46% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#247 / 289 | - | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#117 / 288 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#135 / 288 | 2 | 63 | - |
75
Facility
75
IN AVG
37
Rank
#43 / 587 | Kathryn Lape | $9.6M
Facility
$9.6M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#176 / 290 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#165 / 290 | 51.5%
Facility
51.5%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#116 / 290 | 155115 | ||||
| The Milton Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | South Bend | 62
Facility
62
IN AVG
116
Rank
#372 / 437 |
40.3%
Facility
40.3%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#394 / 433 | -42% | 4.98
Facility
4.98
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#16 / 287 | +13% | +45% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 73
Facility
73
IN AVG
83
Rank
#284 / 384 | 25
Facility
25
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#157 / 288 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#170 / 288 | - | 28 | - |
81
Facility
81
IN AVG
37
Rank
#15 / 587 | Milton Home Nursing Home And Rehabilitation | $6.0M
Facility
$6.0M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#243 / 290 | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#257 / 290 | 48.1%
Facility
48.1%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#157 / 290 | 155738 | ||||
| Southfield Village Inc. |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | South Bend | 138
Facility
138
IN AVG
116
Rank
#116 / 437 |
34.1%
Facility
34.1%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#410 / 433 | -51% | 3.98
Facility
3.98
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#48 / 287 | +33% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 74
Facility
74
IN AVG
83
Rank
#270 / 384 | 24
Facility
24
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#152 / 288 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#276 / 288 | - | 54 | - |
5
Facility
5
IN AVG
37
Rank
#518 / 587 | Southfield Village Inc | $12.5M
Facility
$12.5M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#120 / 290 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#123 / 290 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#177 / 290 | 155684 | ||||
| Wellbrooke of South Bend |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | South Bend | 129
Facility
129
IN AVG
116
Rank
#144 / 437 |
40.3%
Facility
40.3%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#394 / 433 | -42% | 3.35
Facility
3.35
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#151 / 287 | +2% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#237 / 289 | 79
Facility
79
IN AVG
83
Rank
#209 / 384 | 15
Facility
15
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#77 / 288 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#135 / 288 | 1 | 47 | - |
44
Facility
44
IN AVG
37
Rank
#249 / 587 | Rayne Wise | $11.7M
Facility
$11.7M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#143 / 290 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#86 / 290 | 58%
Facility
58%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#64 / 290 | 155824 | ||||
| Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care | South Bend | 131
Facility
131
IN AVG
116
Rank
#138 / 437 |
74.0%
Facility
74.0%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#153 / 433 | +7% | 3.55
Facility
3.55
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#105 / 287 | -61% | +3% | $10.8k
Facility
$10.8k
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#245 / 289 | 74
Facility
74
IN AVG
83
Rank
#270 / 384 | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#117 / 288 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#135 / 288 | 3 | 93 | - |
7
Facility
7
IN AVG
37
Rank
#497 / 587 | Briarcliff Health Care - South Bend LLC | $12.6M
Facility
$12.6M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#119 / 290 | $5.8M
Facility
$5.8M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#125 / 290 | 45.7%
Facility
45.7%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#189 / 290 | 155831 |
Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 47.4%.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation in the photo gallery on this page.
Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 1121 E Lasalle Ave, South Bend, IN 46617.
(574) 287-6501 will put you in contact with the team at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Yes — Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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