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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 278 nursing homes in Indiana using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IN
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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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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

CMS & IN Dept. of Health data

The Barrington of Carmel
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Carmel
154
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #179 / 427
+9%
9.22
Facility 9.22
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #1 / 290
-61%+168%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
94
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #11 / 292
2.5
Facility 2.5
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #52 / 292
-110A+ 39 Bhi Retirement Communities Inc
$17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #46 / 294
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #71 / 294
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #217 / 294
155817
Westminster Village Muncie
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Muncie
303
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #78 / 427
+28%
4.72
Facility 4.72
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #23 / 290
+3%+37%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
89
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #51 / 292
3.0
Facility 3.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #82 / 292
-254A+ 6 Mary Crutcher
$14.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #68 / 294
$10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #17 / 294
70.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 70.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG 42%
Rank #32 / 294
155170
Greenwood Village South
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Greenwood
207--
4.16
Facility 4.16
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #39 / 290
-50%+21%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
83
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #17 / 292
3.0
Facility 3.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #82 / 292
-38A+ 50 Pamela Seegers
$28.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #3 / 294
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #3 / 294
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #149 / 294
155026
Christian Care Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bluffton (Toll Gate Heights)
145
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #391 / 427
-39%
5.53
Facility 5.53
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #9 / 290
+7%+61%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
96
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #2 / 292
1.0
Facility 1.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #1 / 292
-58- 4 Leon Gerber
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #229 / 294
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #96 / 294
83.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 83.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #2 / 294
155701
Stonecroft Health Campus
NH
ADC
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Bloomington
124
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #71 / 427
+29%
3.59
Facility 3.59
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #88 / 290
+18%+4%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
91
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #7 / 292
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #25 / 292
-105A+ 9 Daviess County Hospital
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #141 / 294
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #126 / 294
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #150 / 294
155838
Copper Trace Family-first Senior Living
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Westfield
223
43.0%
Facility 43.0%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #377 / 427
-34%
4.01
Facility 4.01
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #50 / 290
-8%+17%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
80
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #112 / 292
2.6
Facility 2.6
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #59 / 292
-96- 4 Riverview Hospital
$16.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #21 / 294
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #29 / 294
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #224 / 294
155841
North River Health Campus
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Evansville (East Baseline Road)
95
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #340 / 427
-23%
3.66
Facility 3.66
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #72 / 290
+63%+7%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
91
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #41 / 292
3.3
Facility 3.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #108 / 292
-48A+ 11 Thomas Cook
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #136 / 294
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #103 / 294
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #104 / 294
155854
The Towne House Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Fort Wayne
447--
5.20
Facility 5.20
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #10 / 290
+50%+51%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
94
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #26 / 292
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #65 / 292
-13- 38 Jane Richardson
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #133 / 294
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #124 / 294
48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #156 / 294
155475
Bell Trace Family-first Senior Living
NH
AL
HOS
IL
RC
SNF
Bloomington
90
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #59 / 427
+31%
3.57
Facility 3.57
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #88 / 290
+71%+4%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
-
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #7 / 292
4.0
Facility 4.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #153 / 292
-77- 29 -
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #41 / 294
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #83 / 294
46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #259 / 294
155677
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
142
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #107 / 427
+20%
3.06
Facility 3.06
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #188 / 290
+51%-11%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
76
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #66 / 292
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #40 / 292
-112A+ 62 Meeta Anand
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #104 / 294
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #88 / 294
55%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #147 / 294
155656
Asbury Towers Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Greencastle
123--
7.03
Facility 7.03
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #4 / 290
+47%+104%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
77
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #66 / 292
4.7
Facility 4.7
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #194 / 292
-24A+ 73 Pulaski Memorial Hospital
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #251 / 294
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #180 / 294
78.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 78.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #6 / 294
155758
River Pointe Health Campus
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Evansville (Galaxy Drive)
124
46.8%
Facility 46.8%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #364 / 427
-29%
4.28
Facility 4.28
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #33 / 290
-8%+24%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
75
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #118 / 292
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #136 / 292
158A+ 52 Randall Thompson
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #110 / 294
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #93 / 294
52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #129 / 294
155723
The Springs at Lafayette
NH
ADC
AL
MC
SNF
Lafayette (Columbian Park)
126
32.5%
Facility 32.5%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #407 / 427
-50%
4.01
Facility 4.01
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #50 / 290
-4%+17%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
78
24
Facility 24
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #153 / 292
6.0
Facility 6.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #230 / 292
141A- 69 Rhs Partners Of Lafayette LLC
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #161 / 294
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #157 / 294
48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #159 / 294
155829
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Fort Wayne (The Villas At Heritage Lakes)
110
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #329 / 427
-21%
5.10
Facility 5.10
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #12 / 290
-18%+49%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
82
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #33 / 292
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #13 / 292
-57- 1 Adams County Memorial Hospital
$9.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #158 / 294
$5.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #98 / 294
65.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 65.3%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IN AVG 42%
Rank #50 / 294
155828
Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Newburgh
90
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
IN AVG 65.5
Rank #38 / 427
+36%
3.02
Facility 3.02
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #213 / 290
+23%-12%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 292
83
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #77 / 292
3.0
Facility 3.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #82 / 292
-80A+ 56 Brandon Burns
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.7M
Rank #157 / 294
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $4.2M
Rank #137 / 294
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 42%
Rank #123 / 294
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Overview of Lutheran Life Villages – the Village at Anthony Boulevard

The Village at Anthony Boulevard is one campus within the Lutheran Life Villages organization, which has operated in Northeast Indiana for over 90 years. Located at 6701 S Anthony Blvd in Fort Wayne’s Anthony Wayne Village neighborhood, the 120-bed community is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one umbrella. Getting around the area requires a car; the Walk Score is 17, but Alliance Health Centers – The Bridge of Grace is just over a mile away for acute needs.

Current census sits at 95 residents across 120 beds, a 60.5% occupancy rate. The average length of stay is 178 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.

Memory care here is dedicated to residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related conditions, offered at all-inclusive rates according to the facility. Beyond memory care, the community provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living, with rehabilitation and short-term rehab supported by a therapy staff that includes speech language pathologists, physical therapy aides and assistants, occupational therapy aides and assistants, and respiratory therapy technicians. A state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program runs on-site, and the facility participates in clinical research trials. Nursing coverage is reported at 34 minutes of RN time per resident per day, 49 minutes of LPN/LVN time, and 2 hours 47 minutes of nurse aide time, for a total of 3 hours 42 minutes daily.

The Foster Grandparents program, Senior Living Apartments, and a structured Activity Program with a monthly calendar are active named programs. Dining covers gluten-free, vegetarian, low-sugar, and low-salt options under a licensed dietician. A chapel, theater, hair salon, and transportation round out the on-campus amenities, alongside pastoral care and volunteer opportunities. A Resident Council meets on a regular basis.

State inspections have focused on areas including medication management, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections.

Lutheran Life Villages – The Village at Anthony Boulevard is a multi-level CCRC campus with a long institutional history in Fort Wayne, a full spectrum of care from independent living through skilled nursing and memory care, and a clinical infrastructure that extends to on-site nurse aide training and research participation. Families considering it for a relative at any stage of care need should note that the campus is car-dependent and that occupancy runs below the state average, suggesting availability is generally not a barrier to placement.

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Overview of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living & Garden Homes

Coventry Meadows Assisted Living & Garden Homes has been part of Fort Wayne, Indiana, for 27 years, a 150-bed nursing home at 7833 W Jefferson Blvd that also covers assisted living, memory care, and respite care under one roof. It’s a car-dependent stretch of the city, with a Walk Score of 10, so getting anywhere nearby means driving.

The community runs at 84.7 percent occupancy. Nursing staff average 3.17 hours of care per resident each day, and respite care and outpatient therapy services round out what’s available to residents day to day.

The Garden Homes piece is what sets this place apart. These are maintenance-free units with full kitchens, built for residents who still want to cook their own meals and keep some independence, rather than a fully assisted setup. A salon and barber on site handle the kind of personal care that’s easy to take for granted until you need it nearby.

Greggory Fuller is listed as the facility’s operator, and Sherri Davies holds the Vice President of Marketing role for the organization. This is a community built to hold residents across a real range, from skilled nursing and memory care on one end to a more independent, kitchen-of-your-own garden home setup on the other, all without anyone needing to leave Jefferson Boulevard.

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Overview of Bell Trace Senior Living Community

Family-owned and led by President Stephen Moore, Bell Trace Senior Living Community is a senior living community in Bloomington, Indiana, about 2.5 miles from the city centre. The community has served residents for 28 years. It offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care, allowing residents to remain in the same community as their care needs change.

Licensed nurses are available 24 hours a day. Residents can choose between private and semi-private apartments. Home-cooked meals are served daily, while housekeeping and laundry services help simplify everyday life. The community also offers respite stays and adult day programs for families who need short-term or occasional support.

Scheduled transportation services are available for appointments and errands. Residents are welcome to bring their pets. The minimum age for residency is 55. The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 29, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby destinations can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.

With multiple care levels, 24-hour nursing support, flexible housing options, and short-term care services, Bell Trace Senior Living Community can support residents through different stages of ageing without moving to another community.

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Overview of Westside Village Nursing Center

Westside Village Nursing, located in Indianapolis, IN, is a nursing home offering skilled nursing services and long-term care. Their well experienced staff provides residents a variety of healthcare services according to their needs whether its wound care, or diabetes management. As part of their skilled nursing services, they provide 24/7 skilled nursing care, fall prevention, as well as medication management.
Additionally, they also offer therapy services ranging from occupational, physical, and speech. As for their amenities, the residents are able to enjoy 24/7 security of a home-like setting where their non-medical needs are also attended to. Such needs they can meet include nutritional services through their fine dining programs, grooming services from their beauty salon and barbershop, and educational services from their well stocked library.

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Overview of Brookdale Richmond

Experience the right blend of home comforts and luxury amenities at Brookdale Richmond, an impressive senior living community in Richmond, Indiana, offering compassionate assisted living. The community offers comprehensive personal assistance services designed to provide residents with the utmost comfort while maintaining their independence. A dedicated team collaborates closely with residents and their families in creating individualized care plans that satisfy residents’ specific needs.

At Brookdale Richmond, residents have full access to various interesting programs and activities designed to give them a fulfilling retirement experience. Residents can freely engage in the activity of their choice, such as fitness classes, evening movies, sing-alongs, board game competitions, live entertainment, devotional services, trivia, and arts and crafts projects. With delicious meals, housekeeping services, transportation assistance, and personal items delivery, residents have everything they need to live worry-free lives with plenty of time to do the things they love.

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Overview of Hartsfield Village

Hartsfield Village, situated on 38 exquisitely landscaped acres in Munster, Indiana, is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community encompassing a comprehensive spectrum of care services, including Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Rehabilitation, and Nursing. As a valued Community Healthcare System family member, Hartsfield Village takes pride in its longstanding stability and unwavering commitment to hospitality.

At Hartsfield Village, senior residents experience a comfortable lifestyle, benefiting from services and amenities tailored to their current needs. What truly sets this community apart is its ability to seamlessly guide residents through various levels of living as their requirements evolve. This complete continuum of care offers peace of mind to the residents and their families, knowing that their loved one’s changing needs will be met with compassion and expertise. Since its inception in 1999, the village has grown to offer a range of accommodation options, featuring 106 Independent apartments, 70 Assisted Living apartments, 24 Memory Support suites, and 112 Rehabilitation and Nursing suites.

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Hoosier Village

5355 Soapberry Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Overview of Hoosier Village

Hoosier Village is the newest neighborhood in Indianapolis that is currently the in-demand senior living community in the city. The independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation community has ensured an upscale and hassle-free lifestyle for its residents. The community is where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributing to a purposeful living for its residents. Hoosier Village is the ideal place for seniors looking for a vibrant environment with exceptional quality of service. 
Hoosier Village ensures that residents are comfortable during their stay. Independent living residents get to choose from a list of cottage options to reside in; however, some can choose to live in an apartment just as with assisted living and skilled nursing residents. All-inclusive and comprehensive features of the community are designed for convenience and fast recovery for all seniors. 

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Overview of Hickory Creek at Sunset

Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle, IN, is a close-knit senior living community, offering liberating services such as short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Committed to delivering exceptional care to its residents, the community features a person-centered program tailored to each individual unique needs. Residents here and their families are assured to be in partnership with the team to conduct a comprehensive in-home safety evaluation so they can successfully navigate their homes with confidence.

Dedicated to prioritizing the residents’ health and happiness, the community offers a wide array of fun and engaging activities such as strength-building wellness and aerobic conditioning programs. With History Creek at Sunset, residents are provided with the care and services that can truly help them move forward.

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Overview of Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne

Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne is a 72-bed licensed assisted living and memory care community at 7515 Winchester Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operated by Kingston Healthcare, the facility serves Allen County with a service model that includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care supported by 24-hour healthcare professionals.

The community operates under a state-licensed residential model, prioritizing personalized care plans that balance independence with physical and cognitive support. While state-licensed facilities do not receive federal CMS star ratings, current 2026 filings show that the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent standard health and safety surveys. Occupancy is approximately 76%, reflecting a consistent growth trend since 2023, and the community accepts the Indiana Medicaid PathWays for Aging Waiver (formerly A&D).

Nursing and certified staff are available 24/7 to manage medication administration, assist with activities of daily living, and coordinate chronic condition management. The clinical team facilitates on-site health assessments and partners with its sister community, Kingston Care Center, for advanced rehabilitation and skilled nursing needs if higher acuity care is required. Memory care services focus on cognitive wellness through specialized daily programming, including puzzle games and social engagement designed to support those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

The facility features studio, deluxe studio, and one-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchenettes, large windows for natural light, and 24/7 emergency call systems. All-inclusive monthly services cover homemade meals prepared by on-site chefs, weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry. Daily life is supported by diverse shared spaces including a café, bistro, wellness fitness room, and landscaped gardens.

For leisure, the facility provides an activity center for exercise groups and local excursions, as well as on-site spiritual services. The campus provides scheduled transportation for community outings and medical appointments throughout the Fort Wayne area.

Those seeking a culinary-focused community with 24-hour nursing availability and a strong compliance record may find this setting appropriate. Interested individuals should contact the administrator directly to discuss current elopement monitoring systems and schedule a tour to assess the 2026 quality performance firsthand.

Contact Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne

Overview of Merrillville Care Center

Located in Indiana, the Merrillville Care Center offers a comprehensive range of services, making it a prime destination for those seeking long-term care, outpatient therapy, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory care, and various therapeutic interventions. Boasting a spacious and well-maintained facility, it caters to both short and long-term residency needs, providing specialized care for conditions such as dialysis, stroke, and diabetes. The center excels in discharge planning, pain management, cognitive training, and offers IV therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to residents’ well-being.
In addition to its reliability in various aspects of care, Merrillville Care Center extends its services to include amenities like pharmacy services, dental care, and eye care. This makes it a versatile and dependable choice for those seeking a long-term care home, Alzheimer’s and nursing home, or senior living facility. Seniors choosing this center can be confident in their decision, knowing they have access to a facility that prioritizes their health and well-being in a spacious and caring environment.

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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.

  • 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 278 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.