Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · South Bend, IN
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Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · South Bend, IN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Overview of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation

The sister community of West Bend, Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation, is filled with professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in their residents’ lives. The home 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 services. 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.
Cardinal Nursing and Rehab strive 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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 62.1% Above IN avg. ▲ 62.1% Above IN avg.IN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 78.1% Above IN avg. ▲ 78.1% Above IN avg.IN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 22.0% Above IN avg. ▲ 22.0% Above IN avg.IN average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 22.3% Above IN avg. ▲ 22.3% Above IN avg.IN average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 107th out of 290 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 32m per day
Rank #107 / 290Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 290 homes in Indiana for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Indiana average, with a ranking across 290 Indiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Indiana avg (3h 26m per day)
vs Indiana avg
+3%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +6% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 43m per day ▲ 6% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 33m per day ▼ 29% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 7m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 41m per day ▼ 17% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 25m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Indiana average: 65.5%
Occupancy rate
43.8% Rank #374 / 427Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 374th out of 427 homes in Indiana for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 427. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
140 days
Bed community size
144-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 75 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 119
Employees 94
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 1.86 : 1
1859275% more staff per resident than Indiana average
Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1 Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1See full Indiana ranking
Avg staff/day 33
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with Indiana average
Indiana average: 7.7 hours Indiana average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full Indiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 22,816

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 17 total: 11 full-time employees and 6 contractors. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 25 total: 13 full-time employees and 12 contractors. 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 30 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

1.3%

301 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 12 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 6 Registered Nurse: 6 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant300309,74292100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse1312252,66592100%8.9
Medication Aide/Technician110112,55792100%7.6
Registered Nurse116172,02992100%7
Clinical Nurse Specialist8081,5957480%7.8
Qualified Social Worker2025436065%6.4
Mental Health Service Worker2025366470%8
Dietitian1015076065%8.5
Administrator1014966267%8
RN Director of Nursing2024896368%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014896166%8
Physical Therapy Aide3032976267%4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2022393639%6.6
Other Dietary Services Staff2021722426%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist1011704043%4.2
Physical Therapy Assistant1011192830%4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1011071415%7.7
Medical Director011362224%1.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant066222830%0.7
Nurse Aide in Training202622%2.9
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
25 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 80%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 65%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 67%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 39%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 26%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 43%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 30%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 24%
6 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 30%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K Rank #1 / 292Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 292 homes in Indiana for Federal Fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Indiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 292 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
54% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 1
28% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Indiana average $27K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.1
49% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.2
29% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.6%
78% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 6.7%
53% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.2%
11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
34% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
31% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
65% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.5%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.1%
79% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
66% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.6%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.5%
16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.6%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

24% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

70% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 64
Medicare
1
1.6% of residents
Medicaid
50
78.1% of residents
Private pay or other
13
20.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.7M Rank #180 / 294Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 294 homes in Indiana for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Indiana average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.9M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #170 / 294Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 294 homes in Indiana for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.3M 56.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #122 / 294Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd out of 294 homes in Indiana for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Indiana average. Well-run Indiana facilities typically land around 54–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (70% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.

Admissions
134 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 6%
Private pay 24%
Medicaid 70%
Discharges
178 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 6%
Private pay 19%
Medicaid 75%

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Indiana

Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in South Bend, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation

Is Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation in a walkable area?

Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 47.4%.

Does Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit.

Are there photos of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 1121 E Lasalle Ave, South Bend, IN 46617.

What is the phone number of Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation?

(574) 287-6501 will put you in contact with the team at Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Is Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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