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Our editorial team analyzed 289 nursing homes in IN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IN
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other IN nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 289 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Peacefully set in the area of Jeffersonville, IN, Hillcrest Village is an inviting senior care provider designed to help residents successfully recover from an illness, condition, or hospitalization. The community offers residents with short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, hospice care, and outpatient therapy to make sure they have the tools they need to quickly get back on their feet. Bright and spacious accommodations are designed to offer the privacy and comfort residents need to rest comfortably and focus on their well-being.
Thanks to its ideal location, residents also have easy access to local restaurants and shopping centers, allowing them to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle and their family and friends to visit them easily. Free from the hassles of daily chores, residents have plenty of time to focus on their wellness and well-being. At Hillcrest Village, residents are bound to enjoy a speedy and comfortable recovery.
Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center is a nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing oversight and assistance with daily needs for residents who require more support than independent living. Sage Bluff may be a good fit for someone whose care needs call for daily nursing attention in a residential setting.
The community has 84 beds, making it a mid-sized nursing home without indicating a particular atmosphere among residents. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care; Isaac Lenon serves as administrator, and Major Hospital operates the community.
Overview of Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community
Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community sits at 1900 Randallia Dr in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital. It is a large campus: 278 licensed beds, part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and one of the larger nursing facilities in the state. The organization has been serving the Fort Wayne South Bend diocese for over 55 years.
Practically speaking, the campus is immediately adjacent to Parkview Hospital Randallia; only 0.09 miles away, which is a meaningful detail for a facility offering skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 55, so some errands are walkable.
Occupancy sits at 40%, with 118 residents across 278 beds. The average length of stay is 92 days. Private pay accounts for 75% of new admissions at typical stays around two months, while Medicaid represents 11% of admissions with stays in the 11 to 12 month range. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
Specialized tracks cover neuropathy, fractures, post-orthopedic surgeries, edema management, and cardiopulmonary conditions. Therapy staff includes speech language pathologists, physical therapists and assistants, physical therapy aides, occupational therapy aides and assistants, and respiratory therapy technicians. Memory support is offered alongside skilled nursing and independent living within the CCRC model.
A state-approved Nurse Aide Training Program is active on-site. On the nursing side, 38 minutes of RN time and 1 hour of LPN/LVN time per resident per day are reported, with a total of 4 hours 27 minutes of daily nursing coverage per resident.
The campus includes a courtyard, walking trails, a beauty and barber shop, gym-quality fitness equipment, and on-site pastoral care with daily Catholic mass. The Original Style Villa is a named housing option. A Resident Council meets regularly.
State inspections have included themes of fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, staffing and staff credentials, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention.
Saint Anne is a large, long-established CCRC in Fort Wayne with a clinical focus on specialized rehabilitation, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing, positioned directly next to a hospital and accepting all three major payer types; a footprint suited to families managing complex care transitions or looking for a single community that can carry a resident across multiple care levels.
Heritage Pointe of Huntington is a 186-bed skilled nursing facility in Huntington, Indiana. Operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital under administrator Jodie Stanley, Nursing Director Kimberly Vogleman, and Medical Director Pekkakazhi Mathew, the center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Residents stay an average of 248 days, a timeframe that includes both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents who use the assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing programs.
The care model delivers 4 hours and 53 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. This total includes 32 minutes from registered nurses, 47 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 3 hours and 9 minutes from nurse aides. This 24-hour staffing supports post-acute recovery following surgeries or illnesses, and the on-site dining program features chef-prepared meals. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 72 out of 100, letting residents and visitors manage some errands on foot. For regulatory oversight, state inspections have evaluated fall prevention, medication management, and facility safety systems, with follow-up surveys confirming compliance with state life safety codes.
Families can reach out to the intake coordinator to verify current bed availability, discuss specialized dining plans, or schedule a tour of the campus. The administrative team can also provide detailed information regarding insurance coverage options and help guide you through the initial paperwork.
Greenwood Health & Living Community is a nursing home in Greenwood, IN, offering long-term care, hospice care, rehabilitation, and respite care. With its close-knit atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, three well-balanced meals daily, and scheduled transportation, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents and their families to provide care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises, social events, and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to stay active and have fun. With lively gathering areas and spacious rooms, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle, as it is conveniently located in the tree-lined neighborhood of Greenwood. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Indiana, especially with its commitment to improving older adults’ well-being.
Overview of Lutheran Life Villages – the Village at Anthony Boulevard
The Village at Anthony Boulevard is one campus within the Lutheran Life Villages organization, which has operated in Northeast Indiana for over 90 years. Located at 6701 S Anthony Blvd in Fort Wayne’s Anthony Wayne Village neighborhood, the 120-bed community is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one umbrella. Getting around the area requires a car; the Walk Score is 17, but Alliance Health Centers – The Bridge of Grace is just over a mile away for acute needs.
Current census sits at 95 residents across 120 beds, a 60.5% occupancy rate. The average length of stay is 178 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
Memory care here is dedicated to residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related conditions, offered at all-inclusive rates according to the facility. Beyond memory care, the community provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living, with rehabilitation and short-term rehab supported by a therapy staff that includes speech language pathologists, physical therapy aides and assistants, occupational therapy aides and assistants, and respiratory therapy technicians. A state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program runs on-site, and the facility participates in clinical research trials. Nursing coverage is reported at 34 minutes of RN time per resident per day, 49 minutes of LPN/LVN time, and 2 hours 47 minutes of nurse aide time, for a total of 3 hours 42 minutes daily.
The Foster Grandparents program, Senior Living Apartments, and a structured Activity Program with a monthly calendar are active named programs. Dining covers gluten-free, vegetarian, low-sugar, and low-salt options under a licensed dietician. A chapel, theater, hair salon, and transportation round out the on-campus amenities, alongside pastoral care and volunteer opportunities. A Resident Council meets on a regular basis.
State inspections have focused on areas including medication management, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections.
Lutheran Life Villages – The Village at Anthony Boulevard is a multi-level CCRC campus with a long institutional history in Fort Wayne, a full spectrum of care from independent living through skilled nursing and memory care, and a clinical infrastructure that extends to on-site nurse aide training and research participation. Families considering it for a relative at any stage of care need should note that the campus is car-dependent and that occupancy runs below the state average, suggesting availability is generally not a barrier to placement.
Miller’s Merry Manor in Culver, Indiana, delivers nursing home care, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care. Assisted living residents receive help with dressing, bathing, and managing medications while maintaining their own private living spaces. Secure environments within the memory care section protect individuals living with cognitive changes who may wander.
Established in 1964, this 66-bed location operates under administrator Craig Clemons and operator Johnson Memorial Hospital. Total daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident. Outpatient therapy and Adult Day Services are also provided for individuals who do not require overnight stays. A walk score of 32 means local errands outside the campus generally require transportation.
Prospective individuals are welcome to reach out to Miller’s Merry Manor to discuss current openings, review outpatient programs, or explore payment choices using Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Indiana Veterans Home provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in West Lafayette, IN. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Memory care may be a good fit for someone with dementia who needs this level of supervision.
The community has 212 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and programming. Private rooms give each resident an individual sleeping space. Amy Gibson serves as the administrator, and the State of Indiana operates the community.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.
The Villages at Historic Silvercrest offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing in New Albany, Indiana. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Several care levels are available within one community, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving. With 108 beds, the community has a mid sized residential setting without implying a specific staffing or programming model. The combination of care levels and respite care may suit a resident whose needs may change over time or whose usual caregiver needs a short break.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing assigned per resident. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide a temporary setting for recovery focused care, while transportation services can support trips beyond the community. A pool, walking paths, a resident garden, a salon, and chef prepared meals give residents options for recreation, outdoor time, personal grooming, and dining on site.
The area has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Stephanie Miller serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Board Of Trustees Of The Flavius J Witham Memorial.
Lincoln Hills of New Albany offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, and respite care in New Albany, Indiana. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, and the range of care types may suit someone whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.
The community has 156 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the amount of nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care and services.
An 81 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. On site dialysis allows a resident who needs that treatment to receive it without leaving the community, while rehabilitation services support recovery and functional needs. A secured outdoor courtyard provides a designated place to spend time outside, and beauty salon and barber services let residents receive grooming services within the community. Kimberly Povinelli serves as administrator, and Riverview Hospital operates Lincoln Hills of New Albany.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Indiana
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Indiana?
Assisted living in Indiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Indiana Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Indiana Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 289 nursing homes in Indiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Indiana?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Indiana, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Indiana?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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Nursing Homes in Indiana at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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