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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.
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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$11.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$5.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
49%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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
Operated by Riverview Hospital, Mason Health Care Center provides assisted living, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Warsaw, Indiana. Care is also led by Medical Director Paul Kaplanis and Director of Nursing Kathern Boston, providing ongoing support. Moreover, 24-hour staffing is available to ensure residents have access to care around the clock.
Rehabilitation services are available on-site, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Moreover, respite care and short-term rehabilitation are available for people who need a temporary stay while recovering or while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.
Administered by Rukiya Brooks, the community has 105 beds, with 65% occupancy. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 27 minutes of nursing care per day. Medicare and private pay are also accepted, giving families those payment routes to consider for covered care or direct payment.
Chef-prepared meals and restaurant-style dining provide prepared meals in a dining setting, while an on-site salon gives residents access to salon services within the community. Meanwhile, the area has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot. This suggests that a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.
Located near shopping, restaurants, banks, and parks in Merrillville, Indiana, Golden LivingCenter is a nursing home and skilled nursing community. The community is owned by Merrillville Operating LLC. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to help cover the cost of care.
The 164-bed community has been serving residents for 18 years. The area is car-dependent, so residents and visiting family will usually need a vehicle for errands and outings.
Golden LivingCenter provides a wide range of healthcare services in one location, including skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, cardiac care, and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. On-site pharmacy, dental, dialysis, and podiatry services are also available. Residents receive an average of about 3 hours and 6 minutes of nursing care each day, reflecting the hands-on support provided as part of daily care.
Residents also have access to a fitness center, spiritual services, and a variety of recreational and social activities that help keep daily life active and balanced.
State inspections conducted by the Indiana Department of Health have most often identified findings related to quality of life and care practices, pharmacy services, infection control, and building maintenance. These were the areas that most often came up during inspections and were not one-time issues.
Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point offers nursing home, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Crown Point, IN. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care onsite around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for serious illness. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support while recovering through orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, cardiac care, or pulmonary rehab.
The home has 106 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those two listed payment routes.
Rehabilitation services also include infection management and renal disease programming, so those needs can be addressed through named services at the community. Bradley Macklin serves as the administrator. A full-service spa and Starbucks café provide onsite options for personal care and coffee, while the onsite restaurant, outdoor courtyard patio, and fire pit offer places to dine. Private rooms give each resident an individual room, and concierge services are available within the community.
Based in the area of Kokomo, IN, Aperion Care Kokomo is a reliable senior care provider that offers top-notch skilled nursing and short term rehabilitation services. The community is purposely-built to accommodate the unique needs of those going through the recovery process from an illness or hospitalization. Residents here enjoy the comfort brought by having an excellent team of care professionals 24 hours and cozy accommodations tailored to their needs and safety.
Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are offered to ensure residents are able to maintain their highest functionality and mobility. A full calendar of activities and musical entertainment are also available to give residents opportunities for fun and leisure. Various amenities like salon services and transportation services are also provided to make residents’ stay more enjoyable and comfortable.
Westridge Health Care Center is a nursing home in Terre Haute, Indiana, in the East Bank neighborhood. Its services include adult day care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing and skilled care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while hospice care serves residents receiving end of life care.
Adult day care offers daytime support without an overnight stay. Respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.
The center has 66 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so eligible residents can use public benefits or families can pay directly.
Lisa Bloesing serves as administrator, and Board Of Trustees Of The Flavius J Witham Memorial operates the community. The range of services may suit a family seeking nursing care with respite or hospice support, or daytime care without an overnight stay.
Aperion Care Tolleston Park, situated in Gary, Indiana, specializes in healthcare services, including short-term rehabilitation, physical therapy, and memory care. At Aperion Care Tolleston Park, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team of caregivers collaborates closely to craft personalized care plans for each patient. These comprehensive plans ensure that all medical, rehabilitation, and personal needs are thoughtfully addressed. Moreover, the facility has a secured Garden unit where specialized memory care programming is provided, ensuring the well-being and comfort of residents with memory-related needs.
The facility provides around-the-clock skilled nursing care, complemented by on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, all orchestrated with a single primary goal: facilitating a comfortable and successful healing experience and preparing patients for their eventual return home. In addition to top-quality medical care, Aperion Care Tolleston Park offers many amenities, including a peaceful and serene setting, a full calendar of activities, cable TV, WiFi access, and the convenience of an on-site full-service beauty salon.
Overview of Brickyard Healthcare – Elkhart Care Center
Brickyard Healthcare, Elkhart Care Center is a nursing home in Elkhart, IN, offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Respite care and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays for a resident recovering from an illness or injury, or for a family caregiver who needs time away. The home has 175 beds. Therapy and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive rehabilitation at the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere, while dialysis care, stroke care, diabetic care, pulmonary care, and pharmacy services address specific clinical needs.
A salon and spa is available on site, and transportation services are offered. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Chirag Patel serves as administrator, and Hendricks County Hospital operates the community.
Life Care Center of the Willows is a nursing home in Valparaiso, IN, offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support recovery and functional goals during a resident’s stay. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care along with rehabilitation services.
The community has 92 beds, placing it in a mid-sized range without suggesting a particular group size. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover skilled nursing care.
Residents can arrange grooming services without leaving the community because a beauty salon and barber shop are available on site. Transportation is also available for supported travel needs. Tami Adams serves as the administrator, and Hendricks County Hospital operates the community.
Overview of Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Beaumont Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Anderson, IN, offers a welcoming community focused on providing exceptional short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, hospice care, and specialized therapies. The dedicated team crafts personalized care plans for each resident, with services such as pulmonary care, stroke recovery, and pain management. Accommodations include beautiful semi-private suites designed for comfort, with both long-term and short-term care options available to suit every need.
The community prides itself on a variety of amenities, including fine dining options, spacious courtyards, and family lounges. Residents can enjoy therapeutic activities and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week. With a strong commitment to patient-centered care, Beaumont Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center ensures that each resident receives the highest level of compassion and attention to foster healing and well-being in a homelike environment.
Evansville Protestant Home is a retirement community that offers rehabilitation services. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality. The senior living home community houses a team of dedicated staff who are compassionately ready to attend to any need one may have. Residents are encouraged and motivated to live their life to the fullest in a nurturing home-like setting. Evansville ensures that residents are relaxed and rejuvenated. Evansville services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs; with services that include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, rehabilitation, medication management, and ADLs.
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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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