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Our editorial team analyzed 283 nursing homes in IN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IN
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.
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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.
WoodBridge Health Campus is a nursing home in Logansport, IN, offering assisted living, memory care, adult day care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community features upscale amenities in a supportive setting. Residents also receive high-quality services, including 24-hour care, medication administration, and social services, ensuring they have a worry-free lifestyle. Through individualized care plans, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises and social events encourage residents to live actively and gain meaningful experiences. A salon, a resident garden, and walking paths also ensure residents can relax and focus on their rehabilitation. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located in the quiet residential area of Logansport. This nursing home has high standards of care and a clean setting, making it one of the best options for senior living in Indiana.
Operated by Riverview Hospital and administered by Selina Holloway, Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing home in Muncie, Indiana. The 114-bed facility provides short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Residents stay an average of 69 days, and the community has an occupancy rate of 94%. Families can pay through Medicare and private pay. The facility opened last year, so it’s still a relatively new addition to the area.
Rehabilitation services are a major part of the community’s care model, and respite care is also available. The facility has 24-hour staffing. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 5 minutes per resident, with registered nurses providing 32 minutes of care each day. This level of nursing support shows the facility’s focus on hands-on care throughout the day. A Veteran’s Community program is also available to serve former military residents.
The facility’s location has a Walk Score of 0, so it’s car-dependent. Most visitors will need transportation to reach the community and access nearby services. Residents have access to health care supervision, medication management, and assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing. Meals are served according to their dietary needs and preferences in a restaurant-style dining environment.
Beyond clinical care, there are lifestyle menities on-site, including a salon and spa, landscaped courtyards and gardens, and life enrichment centers for activity and social engagement. Family support is an important part of the community, with private dining areas for gatherings, regular family events, and comprehensive support programs. Additional services include personal transportation, laundry service, and housekeeping.
State inspections have generally found the facility working to maintain compliance with safety and care requirements. Families interested in the community should ask staff about operational practices and the steps they take to support ongoing quality improvement.
Waterford Place Health Campus is a nursing home in Kokomo, IN, offering adult day care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Promoting a supportive and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. Light housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and 24-hour care are also available, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care for their recovery and rehabilitation.
Sensory-stimulating programs, light exercises, and social events help enhance residents’ cognition and maintain their holistic well-being. A library, a salon, and walking paths also foster interactions and relaxation. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure, as the St. Vincent Education Center, shopping, and restaurants are nearby. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the trusted choices for senior living in Indiana.
Overview of Countryside Family-First Senior Living From CarDon
Countryside Family-First Senior Living From CarDon community in Anderson, Indiana, is a top-notch facility dedicated to long-term care. With a professional and compassionate approach, the facility spans 5 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, creating a home-like neighborhood ambiance that residents truly appreciate. Their strong affiliations with local physicians and specialists provide families and residents peace of mind, ensuring access to the necessary care.
In this ideal setting, the home offers expert skills, cutting-edge technology, and a compassionate team to cater to the complex medical and non-medical needs of residents. With around-the-clock supervised care, personalized life care plans, dental services, planned activities, and vibrant programs, the facility fosters a lively and supportive environment. Moreover, being a Medicare and Medicaid approved facility, they provide exceptional nutrition services with a diverse menu selection, and even offer on-site dialysis, ensuring residents receive comprehensive and specialized care tailored to their unique requirements.
Owned by Ggnsc Evansville Brentwood LLC, Golden Living Center – Brentwood is a skilled nursing home on East Chandler Avenue in Evansville. It sits in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 71, so most daily errands and nearby services are walkable. This can be convenient for visiting family members.
The home caters to 114 residents and has an 81 percent occupancy rate. Occupants stay 182 days on average, and they’re a mix of people healing from acute illness or surgery and those in longer-term nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome, offering families multiple pathways to fund short-term rehabilitation and ongoing care. Daily nursing care averages 3 hours 29 minutes per resident, anchored by registered nurses and nursing aides on staff. This level of attentive support underpins Golden Living Center – Brentwood’s approach to resident care.
For families thinking of choosing Golden Living Center – Brentwood, touring in person can provide a fuller sense of its daily rhythm, room options, and care approach.
A community that is filled with a professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in their residents’ lives, West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a continuum of nursing home services– respite care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation; as well as focusing on assisted living and memory care service. The elegant nursing home is a resident-centered community where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves. West Bend strives to ensure excellent hospital-like service in a comfortable, homey environment. Services at the nursing home are interdisciplinary, focusing on the specific healing process for each resident: outpatient therapy, long-term care, and short-term care; activities and programs focus on functional communication, cognitive skills, and physical movement. As convenience is the heart of their service, medical services and physicians are available in the community.
For the residents of Wellbrooke of Kokomo, the staff are ready to assist you with your daily tasks. From comprehensive services to simple tasks, we provide assistance including round-the-clock nursing, coordinated medical care, and more. The amenities in Wellbrooke are designed and built well giving the residents what they truly need.
Aside from the comprehensive care services, the seniors here are also encouraged to join community activities and events. These can range from bible study to painting to happy hour, and more. These programs of Wellbrooke are done to keep the residents happy and mentally stimulated while they are staying here.
Life Care Center of Lagrange is an 87-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in LaGrange, LaGrange County, Indiana, operated by Lagrange Medical Investors Limited Partnership. Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Offered are skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, independent and assisted living, and respite care with 24-hour staffing.
Staffing is the facility’s clearest strength, the CMS 5-star staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix adjusted hours 56.9 percent above Indiana average, and nurse hours of 4h 9m per resident day run 18 percent above state benchmark. The 4-star CMS overall rating reflects a health inspection sub-rating 46.5 percent above Indiana average. Over four years on file, the facility averaged 10.5 deficiencies annually, 150 percent above Indiana’s 4.2 average, with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. A March 2023 substantiated complaint found weekend nurse hours as low as 0.53 hours per resident day, with fall prevention interventions and personal care unmet for two residents as a direct result , a finding in contrast to current staffing ratings and suggests meaningful improvement since then. The June 2023 annual survey cited environmental disrepair across five of five resident rooms, code status documentation gaps, and unimplemented care plans for weight loss and PTSD. Environmental disrepair appeared anew in the March 2024 survey, triggering a quality improvement plan deficiency. Life safety surveys in both 2023 and 2024 cited fire system documentation and emergency preparedness gaps, all corrected on revisit. Occupancy has risen from roughly 43 residents in 2022–2023 to full capacity by June 2025, indicating strong local demand.
Amenities contain a fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop.
With staffing depth above state norms and full occupancy in the latest inspection, the facility in LaGrange County is constructed for long-term skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation.
The Restoracy of Goshen is a 48-bed nursing home in Goshen, Indiana, managed by administrator Amber Cardoso and operated by Daviess County Hospital. Opened in 2025, this newer community maintains a 94 percent occupancy rate and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The resident demographic is mixed: short-term Medicare rehabilitation patients stay for an average of 25 days, private-pay individuals remain for two to three months, and a smaller group of long-term Medicaid residents stay for five to six years.
Under the direction of Nursing Director Leann Fitzpatrick, residents receive an average of 4 hours and 24 minutes of direct daily nursing care, with nurse aides providing 4 hours of that total. This staffing supports both the recovery therapies and the long-term clinical care provided within the facility’s residential-style layout. Meals are cooked fresh on-site and served in a shared dining area designed to mimic a home environment.
The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning visitors will need a vehicle to run errands or travel to and from the campus. Interested individuals can reach out to the front office to inquire about current room openings, discuss specific rehabilitation timelines, or learn more about the daily dining and care schedules.
Overview of Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center
Brickyard Healthcare – Knox Care Center is a 57-bed skilled nursing facility in Knox, Indiana, offering both short-term and long-term skilled nursing care. The home is operated by Hendricks County Hospital and owned by Knox Operating LLC, with Jerrell Harville serving as administrator and Stacy Seele as Director of Nursing. It’s a relatively new addition to the community, having been open for about a year. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover a stay.
Clinically, the center is built around rehabilitation and recovery. It offers rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab alongside specialized clinical support for stroke care, dialysis, pulmonary care, and IV therapy, all backed by 24-hour staffing. On an average day, residents receive roughly 3 hours and 28 minutes of total nursing care, a figure that reflects the hands-on attention built into daily routines. Currently, about 77 percent of the home’s 57 beds are occupied, so there is some room for new residents.
State inspection records show a facility that has generally met fire safety and participation requirements, though reviewers have also noted areas for improvement around care-plan documentation, infection control practices, and life-safety details like door latching and corridor clearance. Families touring the community may want to ask staff how these areas are addressed day to day.
Day-to-day comfort is supported by a set of practical amenities: transportation, a salon, arts and crafts, cable TV, housekeeping, and laundry service, along with private suites and linens provided. Located in Knox, the home sits in a moderately walkable part of town, where some errands can be handled on foot. For a family weighing a skilled nursing option with a strong rehabilitation focus, Knox Care Center’s combination of specialized clinical services and round-the-clock staffing is worth a closer look.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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 283 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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