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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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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
Overview of Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Albany, IN. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, the community also provides nursing services to ensure residents receive ongoing clinical support. Those living with memory-related conditions also receive specialized care.
The community has 102 beds, with 4 hours and 8 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, representing daily nurse time allocated per resident. Occupancy is at 75.5%, with an average length of stay of 188 days. Moreover, a salon and spa provide on-site grooming, while customized restaurant-style dining uses technology to plan and deliver meals around resident preferences. Transportation services are also available.
A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Administered by Sarah Abell under Riverview Hospital, the community also accepts Medicare and private pay.
Willows of Richmond offers nursing home care, Adult Day Care, Respite Care, and Skilled Nursing in Richmond, IN. Nursing home and Skilled Nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while Respite Care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Adult Day Care provides daytime support without an overnight stay.
Rehabilitation services include Short-Term Rehab and Therapies, giving a resident access to recovery-focused care at the facility without arranging transportation elsewhere. The community has 87 beds, and total nurse staffing is 2h 33m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those listed payment routes for covering care. Merry Goodwin serves as administrator, and Henry County Memorial Hospital operates the community. Willows of Richmond may be a good fit for a family seeking a Medicaid-accepting setting for a resident who needs nursing care.
Nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing are what Willows of New Castle offers residents in New Castle, IN. Two of the three are open-ended, one is not.
Skilled nursing means licensed nursing on hand at every hour, which lets a recovery stay and a permanent one share a building. Nursing home care is the residential half, for someone needing ongoing daily help. Short-term rehabilitation and therapies are on the service list for recovery stays.
Respite care is in the same building, and it’s the same nursing, cut to a short stay while the usual caregiver is resting or away. The community is built to 95 beds, and nursing time lines up behind each resident at 3 hours and 2 minutes a day. That mix suits someone needing skilled nursing through rehabilitation, and a family arranging cover for a caregiver.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. The first two rest on different tests, Medicare on what a hospital did, Medicaid on what a family still has, and private pay skips both tests. Courtney Childress administers the community for Henry County Memorial Hospital.
Overview of Morning Breeze Retirement Community & Healthcare Center
Overlooking the neighborhood of Greensburg, IN, Morning Breeze Retirement Community & Healthcare Center is a warm and inviting senior living community, offering an array of lifestyle and care services, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services. Residents here enjoy their stunning and cozy accommodations with home maintenance and laundry services for a carefree living experience. Those who need support with their recovery process are offered round the clock nursing care and individualized therapy services to ensure they get back on their feet as soon as possible.
A wide range of planned social activities are conducted regularly to give residents endless options for fun, engagement, and enrichment. Residents also delight in a great selection of hearty meals that provide them the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Thoughtful services and features, such as in-house salon services and scheduled transportation, are offered to improve residents’ living conditions further.
Miller’s at Oak Pointe offers nursing home care, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, and skilled nursing in Columbia City, Indiana. Assisted living supports people who need help with daily tasks while keeping their day to day independence, while skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Adult day care offers daytime support without a residential stay. Hospice care addresses end of life needs, and respite care provides a short term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community has 82 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Miller’s at Oak Pointe may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could involve more than one setting, including a resident who needs short term respite or ongoing nursing support.
Restaurant style dining gives residents a broad selection of menu items and daily specials. The recreational center has a large screen television and pool table for activities on site, while a hair salon and barber shop provide grooming services within the community. Religious services are available, and scheduled transportation can be arranged for planned trips.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care costs subject to each program’s rules. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Stephen Baker serves as administrator, and Johnson Memorial Hospital operates the community.
Operated by Westminster Village West Lafayette Inc. and opened by Don Gentry, Westminster Village West Lafayette is a skilled nursing community located on North Salisbury Street in West Lafayette, Indiana, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Led by administrator Kristen Patz and Director of Nursing Jennifer Clark, the 184-bed community has a variety of one- and two-bedroom residences and is part of a larger campus. Medicare and private pay are also accepted, while the average resident stay of 98 days reflects a blend of short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.
Additionally, older adults receive an average of six hours of nursing care each day through 24-hour staffing, an on-site physician, and coordinated rehabilitation and respite care services. A dedicated memory care program, along with wellness and health navigation services, further supports residents with varying medical and recovery needs.
Residents also enjoy multiple dining venues, including a main dining room, café, and pub-style restaurant with options for special diets. Furthermore, amenities such as a fitness center, library, woodworking shop, art studios, convenience store, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, religious services, volunteer opportunities, regular group activities, and a pet-friendly environment contribute to an active daily lifestyle.
The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 62, allowing some errands to be completed on foot while others are more conveniently reached by vehicle. State inspections have included periods of full compliance as well as findings related to medication administration, therapy evaluation timelines, dementia care documentation, immunization records, and fire safety, with corrective actions implemented to address the identified issues.
Wesley Manor Health Center is a Life Plan Community in Frankfort, Indiana, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.
There are 376 beds here. Residents are part of a larger community with more residents, staff, and programming. An indoor swimming pool, fitness center, art studio, bowling alley, woodshop, library, chapel, salon, and gardens offer places for recreation, creative activities, worship, and outdoor time.
Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Dining is available, and the community has direct access to the Frankfort Commons golf course. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot; a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafés independently.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Gary Waymire serves as administrator, and Woodlawn Hospital operates the community. Wesley Manor Health Center opened in 1961.
Overview of Copper Trace Family-First Senior Living
Enjoy a truly comfortable living at Copper Trace Family-First Senior Living, located in Westfield, IN. This vibrant senior living community offers assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care services. Cozy and well-appointed accommodations are available for its residents. With a highly skilled and dedicated team, residents receive premium care services and prompt assistance to ensure their comfort and security within the community.
Residents can enjoy exceptional amenities and services, including daily restaurant-styled meals, housekeeping and maintenance services, scheduled transportation for outings and medical appointments, and personalized care plan assessments and development. They can also make new friends and participate in a variety of social, cultural, and educational activities. At Copper Trace Family-First Senior Living, seniors are assured of a wonderful living experience.
The Villages at Oak Ridge offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care in Washington, IN. Independent Living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while Assisted Living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site.
Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care can occur without leaving the community. Adult Day Care provides care during the day without an overnight stay, and short-term rehabilitation can support someone recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay. The community has 96 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. The Villages at Oak Ridge also allows pets, so a resident may keep a pet while living in the community.
A fitness center gives residents a place for exercise, while the salon provides on-site personal grooming. Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, and the resident garden and outdoor seating offer designated spaces for time outside. Rehabilitation services, Adult Day Services, and Skilled Services are also available.
The area has a Walk Score of 65, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Sarah Wall serves as administrator, and Daviess County Hospital operates The Villages at Oak Ridge.
Scenic Hills at the Monastery provides nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Ferdinand, Indiana. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Several care levels are available here. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to another level does not require leaving the community. The community has 129 beds, Bailey Sherman serves as administrator, and Good Samaritan Hospital operates the community.
Residents can use a fitness center, salon, bistro, and private dining room, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by a chef. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support temporary therapy during recovery, and pets are allowed so residents may keep a pet with them. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid covers care for eligible residents, and private pay means paying directly. The Walk Score is 55 out of 100, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select errands independently.
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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