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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.

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 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. 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.
University Place
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
West Lafayette
30
Facility 30
IN AVG 119
Rank #276 / 277
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #32 / 267
+33%
7.32
Facility 7.32
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #2 / 276
? +49%+113%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #137 / 279
5.0
Facility 5.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #204 / 279
127A+
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 44
Rank #223 / 269
University Place Inc
$14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #50 / 269
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #165 / 269
28.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 28.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #264 / 269
155725
Freelandville Community Home
NH
SNF
Freelandville (Edwardsport)
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 119
Rank #261 / 277
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #173 / 267
-13%
3.63
Facility 3.63
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #91 / 276
B+ +37%+5%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #121 / 279
6.0
Facility 6.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #247 / 279
129--Greene County General Hospital
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #265 / 269
$1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #259 / 269
62%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #35 / 269
155688
Brickyard Healthcare – Brookview Care Center
NH
SNF
Indianapolis (East Gate)
136
Facility 136
IN AVG 119
Rank #78 / 277
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #197 / 267
-20%
4.55
Facility 4.55
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #20 / 276
C- -13%+32%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #236 / 279
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #170 / 279
2.5
Facility 2.5
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #59 / 279
172-
61
Facility 61
IN AVG 44
Rank #91 / 269
Hendricks County Hospital
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #145 / 269
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #132 / 269
50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #130 / 269
155076
Envive of Lawrenceburg
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Lawrenceburg
100
Facility 100
IN AVG 119
Rank #151 / 277
--
2.73
Facility 2.73
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #245 / 276
C+ +22%-20%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
24
Facility 24
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #167 / 279
3.0
Facility 3.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #97 / 279
29-
64
Facility 64
IN AVG 44
Rank #77 / 269
Adams County Memorial Hospital
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #197 / 269
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #182 / 269
53.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #99 / 269
155061
Brickyard Healthcare – Muncie Care Center
NH
SNF
Muncie
117
Facility 117
IN AVG 119
Rank #113 / 277
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #63 / 267
+23%
3.56
Facility 3.56
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #91 / 276
C -7%+4%
$22.4k
Facility $22.4k
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #254 / 279
32
Facility 32
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #207 / 279
5.3
Facility 5.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #216 / 279
296--Hendricks County Hospital
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #36 / 269
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #58 / 269
43%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #209 / 269
155687
Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Fort Wayne
137
Facility 137
IN AVG 119
Rank #75 / 277
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #76 / 267
+17%
3.65
Facility 3.65
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #83 / 276
C+ +36%+6%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #170 / 279
2.8
Facility 2.8
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #82 / 279
-107-
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 44
Rank #230 / 269
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
$15.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #35 / 269
$8.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #22 / 269
55.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 55.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #80 / 269
155479
Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Indianapolis (Mapleton - Fall Creek)
120
Facility 120
IN AVG 119
Rank #104 / 277
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #19 / 267
+37%
4.53
Facility 4.53
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #26 / 276
B+ -27%+32%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #170 / 279
3.6
Facility 3.6
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #146 / 279
1109-
58
Facility 58
IN AVG 44
Rank #101 / 269
Riverview Hospital
$17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #23 / 269
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #33 / 269
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #178 / 269
155628
Majestic Care of West Allen
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
96
Facility 96
IN AVG 119
Rank #171 / 277
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #59 / 267
+25%
2.82
Facility 2.82
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #235 / 276
C- -25%-18%
$21.6k
Facility $21.6k
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #252 / 279
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #104 / 279
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #39 / 279
180--Pulaski Memorial Hospital
$11.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #90 / 269
$3.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #200 / 269
28.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 28.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #263 / 269
155322
The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
77
Facility 77
IN AVG 119
Rank #223 / 277
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #224 / 267
-28%
3.36
Facility 3.36
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #122 / 276
B+ -89%-2%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #121 / 279
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #39 / 279
-37-
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 44
Rank #56 / 269
Johnson Memorial Hospital
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #232 / 269
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #242 / 269
46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #173 / 269
155321
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Wabash
71
Facility 71
IN AVG 119
Rank #230 / 277
66.2%
Facility 66.2%
IN AVG 66.5%
Rank #140 / 267
0%
3.78
Facility 3.78
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #68 / 276
B+ +54%+10%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #186 / 279
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #74 / 279
-47-
26
Facility 26
IN AVG 44
Rank #182 / 269
Putnam County Hospital
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #209 / 269
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #204 / 269
51.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #118 / 269
155810

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University Place

1700 Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Overview of University Place

University Place, situated in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a distinguished senior living community offering comprehensive care services. This senior community encompasses independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, and rehabilitation services, ensuring that residents have access to the required level of care. Residents at University Place experience the seven dimensions of wellness in their everyday lives, thanks to a rich tapestry of social, recreational, and leisure activities. Whether engaging in physical activity at the campus Fitness Center, pursuing a passion for woodworking, or enjoying a game of Pinochle in the game room, every day is filled with fulfillment.

A key aspect of University Place is its commitment to a dining experience that promotes residents’ well-being. Whether in the elegant dining room or the Bistro, the chefs craft their menus using local and fresh ingredients, ensuring a delectable and nutritious dining experience. With spacious apartments, round-the-clock security, and personalized daily services, University Place is dedicated to providing residents with the utmost care and comfort. Their mission is centered around supporting residents in continuing their life journey with purpose, achieved through a healthy lifestyle, social connections, and the highest quality of care available. University Place invites you to join their community, where you can pursue your passions, celebrate life, and do more of what you love each day.

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Overview of Freelandville Community Home

Freelandville Community Home provides nursing home care and skilled nursing in Freelandville, Indiana. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the 50 bed size may suit a resident who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on their circumstances. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Shannon Graves serves as the administrator, and Greene County General Hospital operates the community.

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Overview of Brickyard Healthcare – Brookview Care Center

Operating under Hendricks County Hospital, Brickyard Healthcare – Brookview Care Center is a nursing home in Indianapolis, Indiana, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Nursing services provide residents with ongoing clinical support, supported by licensed nurses and 24-hour staffing on-site. Care is also overseen by Medical Director Ann Arno and Director of Nursing Arla Brazzel.

Administered by Corrine Thompson, the community has a 136-bed capacity. Occupancy is at 52.9%, with an average length of stay of 148 days. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation, are also available to provide recovery support for those seeking temporary care after an illness, injury, or hospitalization. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 33 minutes of nursing care daily.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Contact Brickyard Healthcare – Brookview Care Center

Overview of Envive of Lawrenceburg

Envive of Lawrenceburg is a nursing home in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, offering hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nurses provide support around the clock, while physical, occupational, and speech therapy address rehabilitation needs. Hospice care is available for residents receiving end of life care. Respite care offers a short term stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

The community has 100 beds. Rehabilitation includes therapy after surgery and a program for residents recovering from a stroke, with treatment focused on regaining function after these events. IV therapy, bariatric care, colostomy care, and tracheotomy care are available for residents with those specific clinical needs.

Several payment options are accepted. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay can each be used to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Keith McKee is the administrator, and Adams County Memorial Hospital operates the community. Envive of Lawrenceburg may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a short term respite stay within a setting that also provides hospice care.

Contact Envive of Lawrenceburg

Overview of Brickyard Healthcare – Muncie Care Center

Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Brickyard Healthcare – Muncie Care Center is a nursing home administered by Kaushik Patel in Muncie, Indiana. 24-hour staffing ensures residents can access various services whenever needed. Nursing also provides continuous support for those who require it, while rehabilitation services focus on recovery support.

Additionally, short-term rehabilitation provides a temporary care setting during rehabilitation services. The center has 117 beds, with an occupancy of 82.1%. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Hendricks County Hospital operates the center.

Contact Brickyard Healthcare – Muncie Care Center

Overview of Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne

Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living offers private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 137 beds and 78% occupancy, meaning most beds are occupied while some are available. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment routes; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings do not cover it.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 39m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse staffing assigned to each resident across a day. Short term stays, respite care, rehabilitation services, and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays for recovery or for a family caregiver who needs time away. Pets are allowed. Alicia Holifield serves as administrator, while Pulaski Memorial Hospital operates the community.

Contact Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne

Overview of Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing skilled nursing care. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation support recovery during a temporary stay. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care during recovery, including a resident seeking amputee rehabilitation.

The home has 120 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows care to be paid for directly. Stacia Dawson serves as administrator, and Riverview Hospital operates the community; rehabilitation offerings include amputee rehabilitation as well as general rehabilitation services.

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Overview of Majestic Care of West Allen

Majestic Care of West Allen provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Fort Wayne, 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 someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care focuses on comfort and symptom management near the end of life. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 96 beds.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab give a resident a temporary setting to work on recovery after surgery or illness. The community is administered by Zachary Krumwied and operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 2h 49m per resident/day, representing that amount of daily nursing time allocated per resident. The range of care and short stay options may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support, dementia supervision, hospice care, or temporary respite.

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Overview of The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Fort Wayne, IN. 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. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief alongside serious illness care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Short-term and long-term rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure, with rehabilitation included among the facility’s care offerings. Programs include Comprehensive Wound Care and Respiratory Services, addressing wound and breathing-related care needs. The facility has 77 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted; Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Cindy Lawson serves as administrator, and Johnson Memorial Hospital operates the facility. The range of services may suit someone who needs skilled nursing or memory care, or a family seeking short-term respite while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Contact The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility

Overview of Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation, located in Wabash, Indiana, delivers skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative services, and respite stays. Programs cater to both pediatric and adult residents, including individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Medical services cover end-of-life care, comfort-focused symptom management, and short-term admissions designed to provide temporary relief for primary family caregivers.

Operations are led by administrator Monti Montgomery and director Elizabeth Patton, with management provided by Putnam County Hospital. The facility maintains 71 beds, and recorded nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day. Campus amenities include an enclosed outdoor courtyard, an ADA-compliant playground for young residents, and physical rehabilitation therapies. Activity programming features music therapy, pet visits, religious services, educational coursework, and organized group outings.

Interested individuals seeking residential care or specialized pediatric programs can reach out to Vernon Health & Rehabilitation to check current room availability, discuss financial coverage, or schedule a visit. Payment options cover Medicare for post-hospital recovery, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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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.

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