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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.
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.
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 Brickyard Healthcare – Richmond Care Center
Brickyard Healthcare, Richmond Care Center is a nursing home in Richmond, Indiana, providing skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while respite care gives someone a short term stay when their usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover. Short term rehabilitation is also available for residents who need therapy during a temporary stay, so the home may suit people with ongoing nursing needs as well as those recovering for a limited period.
The community has 87 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.
Rehabilitation services let residents receive therapy through the community, and the on site salon provides access to grooming services. Brickyard Healthcare, Richmond Care Center is administered by Joanne Denney and operated by Hendricks County Hospital.
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.
Newburgh Health Care in Newburgh, Indiana, offers skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, and short-term respite stays. Clinical staff provides ongoing oversight for long-term residents who need daily physical assistance, while respite options accommodate caregivers needing temporary relief. On-site rehabilitation programs support residents undergoing therapy, and scheduled wheelchair-accessible transportation assists with travel to off-site medical appointments.
Operating as a 114-bed facility under administrator Ally Lopp and Daviess County Hospital, the building features an on-site salon for resident convenience. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day across the campus. Financial choices include Medicare for eligible short-term needs, Medicaid for qualifying extended stays, and direct private payment.
Prospective representatives can contact Newburgh Health Care directly to check current bed openings, review therapy options, or gather details about admission requirements.
Lodge of the Wabash is a nursing home in Vincennes, Indiana, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
The community has 117 beds, placing it in the medium sized range without indicating what daily life there feels like. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned across each resident’s care. Rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy as part of care at the community, and the beauty salon and barbershop support grooming without leaving the property.
Residents can spend time outdoors in the garden and patio area, while chef prepared, dietitian approved meals are available through the dining program. The area has a Walk Score of 82 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover 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. Khushali Shuh serves as administrator, and Rush Memorial Hospital operates the community.
Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw, Indiana, supplies skilled nursing, general nursing home care, memory care, palliative services, and respite stays. Memory care programs utilize secured environments to safeguard residents experiencing dementia or memory loss. Physical rehabilitation includes short-term recovery plans alongside outpatient therapy options. Comfort-oriented palliative care handles symptom relief, while temporary respite admissions give primary caregivers scheduled time off.
Adams County Memorial Hospital oversees operations alongside administrator Nathan Jackson. The 80-bed residence offers private suites for individual living. Staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 11 minutes of hands-on nursing care allocated per resident each day. Situated in a location with an 80 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood allows residents to complete most daily errands on foot.
Prospective residents looking for memory care options or recovery programs can get in touch with Warsaw Meadows to learn about room availability, inspect the living spaces, or evaluate financial options. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Aquatic therapy is one of the named programs at Majestic Care of South Bend. Water carries the weight a repaired knee is not allowed to take yet, which makes it useful early after a joint replacement.
Outpatient therapy is on the same list, so a former resident can keep coming back without living here. Short-term rehabilitation covers the stays that do involve moving in.
Behavioral health and dialysis care handle needs that would otherwise mean trips out. The building holds 103 beds.
Respite works as a trial for some families. A week or two shows whether the person settles, with no commitment if the answer is no.
Licensed coverage does not lapse when the day shift leaves. Hospice care is available at the end of life, when the calendar stops filling with appointments and starts holding visitors.
This home is dually certified, so a bed bills Medicare or Medicaid without a resident changing rooms, and private pay works too. Nursing time lands at 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident each day. Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital operates the community, and Stephen Sokolow serves as administrator.
Woodland Manor in Elkhart, Indiana, provides skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, hospice, and respite options. Clinical programs support long-term healthcare needs alongside short-term rehabilitation for individuals recovering from an injury or illness. Mental health support and memory supervision in a secured environment are available within the facility, while respite programs accommodate short-term stays.
This 80-bed facility operates under administrator Leslie Moore and operator Adams County Memorial Hospital. Staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 10 minutes of daily nurse attention per resident. Situated in a car-dependent neighborhood with a 47 walk score, off-site errands and appointments generally require transportation.
Interested individuals can get in touch with Woodland Manor to explore available care programs, ask about current bed availability, or arrange a scheduled visit. Financial arrangements cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.
Overview of The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility
Operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility provides nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Sullivan, IN. Licensed nurses, with 24-hour staffing, ensure residents can access care whenever needed. Respite services are also available for those seeking temporary stays, particularly those whose primary caregiver requires time away.
The community has 93 beds, with 57% occupancy. Furthermore, residents receive a total of 3 hours and 11 minutes of nursing care per day. Administered by Sally Robertson, the community also accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several payment options.
Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies on site, so residents can receive them without arranging transportation elsewhere. Moreover, a salon and spa offer personal care on-site, while the secure patio provides outdoor time when a resident is accompanied by staff.
The area has a Walk Score of 60, meaning it is somewhat walkable, and some errands can be completed on foot. This also suggests that a resident who no longer drives may reach certain nearby destinations independently, while other errands may require transportation.
Signature Healthcare of Muncie is a nursing home in Muncie, Indiana, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing help with daily needs. Respite care is a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities, making the home a possible fit for families seeking temporary support.
The home has 140 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 53 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day for care and support. Payment options include Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for eligible residents, and private pay for families paying directly.
Rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy through the home rather than arranging care elsewhere. A salon and spa are available on site, so residents can access those services within the community. Religious services are also available for residents who wish to attend worship there.
Eileen Thomas serves as administrator, and Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital operates the community.
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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